Jeanne M. McGurn

Scarborough- Jeanne M. McGurn passed away in the early afternoon hours of February 26, 2019 at the age of 63 after a long illness. The daughter of George W. McGurn and Idea Paglia McGurn, Jeanne was born on November 21, 1955 in Boston, MA. Raised in Mission Hill, she went on to graduate from Westfield State College. Soon after, she relocated to Maine, where she had summered with her family, and eventually moved to her childhood cottage at Pine Point. As founder and owner of the Maine Tour Connection, a receptive tour company, Jeanne was recognized not only as an industry leader, but also as the Miss Congeniality of the nationwide tourism convention circuit. Her creative flair, sharp wit and gregarious personality were a perfect fit for the hospitality industry. She invented her own moniker, "The Lobster Lady", nicknamed her office "The Trap" and referred to her dedicated employees as "The Lobsterettes". She attended marketplace in full costume regalia and substituted the traditional business cards with whimsical baseball cards. Because of Jeanne's perseverance, personality and pizzazz, the Maine Tour Connection is now celebrating its 35th anniversary. Affectionately referred to as "Magoo", "Jeanne Bean" and "Mugsy", Jeanne had an indomitable spirit for adventure. Her friends benefited from her love of theatre and road trips which brought them to the Tony Awards in NYC, as well as to Philadelphia to be one of Barbra Streisand's invited guests on her farewell concert tour. Even Dame Edna singled her out of a packed house to come up on stage and be part of her show. Unabashedly, Jeanne belted out Aretha Franklin's "Respect" to the delight of the crowd gathered at the Colonial Theater. Jeanne was born with the travel gene, which led her overseas to Italy and Holland and to two of her favorite state side destinations, Chimney Rock and Barefoot Bay. Her sentimental side was evident in the way she honored and treasured celebratory occasions with friends and family like Tradition Day and Cappelletti Day. She knew the lyrics to every Motown song as well as the smooth choreography of The Temptations. Her screensaver was a photo of her celebrity crush, Hugh Jackman, who was the impetus behind the Tony Award excursion. She loved to sunbathe at the ocean, dine on Mexican food and splurge on a DQ Peanut Buster Parfait. She is survived by her brother, Robert McGurn, of Virginia; her sister, Carol Joyce, of Massachusetts; her significant other, Dan Sizemore; a loving extended family, devoted caretakers and forever friends. A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Jeanne's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions Jeanne's memory to: Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall St. Portland, ME 04102.