Nathalie MacLean
November 2, 1924 ~ February 13, 2017
South Portland-Nathalie (Bearor) MacLean, 92, of South Portland, ME, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2017 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME. Nat was born in Anson, ME, on November 2, 1924, to Adelor and Jennie (Garneau) Bearor. She graduated from Madison High School in 1942, and was later employed by Holmes Stickney. In 1947, she married John A. MacLean, Sr. in Madison, ME. They later settled in Portland, ME, where they raised their three children. During her time at home raising her children, she made wedding cakes for family, friends and others. She was a communicant of St. Patricks Church, where she was a Eucharist Minister and a member of the Womens Council. Christmas was her favorite holiday, spending time with family members. Nat is predeceased by her parents; her husband John; her granddaughter, Carin A. MacLean; brothers, Roland, Reginald, Raymond, Edmund, Elwood, and sister, Regina Stansbury. She is survived by her daughter, Elane Decker (Duane), Westbrook, ME; two sons, B. Alan MacLean (Beverly), South Portland, ME; and John A. MacLean Jr, Biddeford, ME; her grandson Dr. Craig MacLean (Amy), and great-grandsons, Benjamin, Matthew and William MacLean, Exeter, NH; grandson-in-law Daniel Alves and great-grandchildren Elisabeth and Andrew Alves, Pawtucket, RI; four sisters, Melvena Beauford, Lyme, NH; Charlene Carroll, Scarborough, ME; June Shusta, Madison, ME; and Shirley Reid (Richard), Gray ME; sister-in-law Roberta Place, Portland, ME; and brothers-in-law Ronald MacLean (Michelle), Woburn, MA and Robert MacLean (Gail), Portland ME. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5pm to 7pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland ME. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 9:15am followed by a 10:00am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe, 150 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, ME. To view Nats memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, donations in Nathalies name may be made to: Carin MacLean Foundation, Inc. 18 Richard Banna Way Seekonk, MA 02771
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Dear Skip, Al , Elane and family,I am so saddened to learn of Nat’s passing. She was truly a wonderful woman who had kindness for everyone she met. Those who knew her, will truly miss this special lady. I am so very fortunate that I had the pleasure to know Nat so well and I loved her dearly. This sweet woman will truly be missed by many. I am sending you all, my deepest heartfelt condolences and the hope that your memories of her will comfort you in the difficult days ahead… Jeff
– Jeff Williams
Thank-you Nathalie for our Thursday talks. You informed me at the last time we met, I would need to bring the discussion, in place of yours….we did not get that time, but as my mother would say…it’s OK I will see you later.
– Wendy Ray
Dear Skip, Alan, Elaine, and families,So sorry to hear of Aunt Nat’s passing. She is an incredible woman and will be missed. Though she may be with Carin, Uncle John, Grampa Carroll, Aunt Cindy, and others, her wonderful memories will live on. I will cherish the memories forever. She loved all of you so much and was so very proud of each and every one of you. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. We are sending positive thoughts, love, and prayers your way. You all with continue to remain in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. We will try to make it out, if we do not please know you are on our minds. We love you all. Xoxo
– KJ and Colin Chase
I will always remember Aunt Nat when we’d travel to Maine from Ohio to visit. She was always so kind, loving to us kids in addition to being a wonderful cook. Aunt Nat and Uncle John were the best. Now she is in Heaven with Uncle John, my Mother, Margaret J. Fuleky (Aunt Joanne), Uncle John’s twin sister. God be with her, Love Betty Jean Moore
– Betty Jean Moore(Buck)
Dear Al, Elane, Skip and families,So sorry to hear of Nat’s passing. Although I can’t make it home for her services, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. She will be missed by all!Jeannie
– Jean Burnell
Alan,Elane,& Skip, My most sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I’ve had little contact with many of our relatives over the years, but I still remember your Mom as a lovely lady. She will be missed by all .
– Norris G. Stansbury (AKA Sonny)
Dear Alan, Elane and Skip, I’m thinking of you as I feel the sadness of losing my Aunt Nat. I can still hear her infectious laughter. The song that I sing in the shower tomorrow will be “Mares Eat Oats” which we sang many times together when she was young and I was a little girl. Love and Hugs to you all, Billie
– Billie Tripp
Dear Skipper, Elane and AlanMy thoughts and prayers for you and your families at this time. I have very good memories of your Mother and will cherish them forever. Love Always Betty Jean
– Betty Jean Moore (Buck)
Dear Alan, Elane and Skip, What a nice picture of your Mom to remind us all of her happy attitude. She was an important part of my childhood fun. I can still hear her saying “Son of a gun!” and that’s the strongest language I ever heard from her.I will cherish memories of her.I send my love and sympathy . Love all of you very much, Carol
– Carol McLaughlin
Dear Al, Elaine, Skip and family,So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Pat Buck
– Pat
So sorry to hear about Al’s Mom. Sending hugs your way. Jo & Jackie
– Jo Dill