MC LEAN: Ryan of Goderich
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 15, 2026 @ 1:28 PM In Goderich, Obituary | 51 Comments
It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts to announce that Ryan Glen McLean passed away at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich, Ontario, while surrounded by his loved ones at 1:45pm on Saturday August 1, 2026, at the age of 42, after his courageous battle against cancer.
Ryan was born at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital just past 7am on Monday June 25, 1984. He is survived by his loving parents Rick & Colleen McLean of Goderich and his heartbroken older brother Rickie McLean. Ryan has joined his beloved late grandfather Robert (Bob) Straughan and was the cherished grandchild of Shirley Straughan and her partner Art Freeman. In addition, Ryan joined his loving paternal grandparents, Robert (Bob) and Edna McLean of Goderich.
Ryan is survived by his loving uncles Jason Straughan, Randy (Judy) McLean, and Tim (Kathy) McLean and he was preceded in death by his uncle, Ronnie Straughan. Ryan will be forever missed by his many loving cousins and his cherished friends.
Ryan was always a loyal friend who would do whatever he could to help his friends and family. He would fight for the ideals for which he stood for and that he thought was right and just. In Ryan’s 42 years of life, he accomplished a lot. In his earliest years Ryan could be found singing in the choir at Knox Presbyterian Church, winning cross country running races, and setting track and field records for Robertson Memorial Public School. He could be seen running through the open fields and forests behind Suncoast Drive with his friends, riding his bike with friends to jump into his grandpa and grandma Straughan’s pool, or walking the forest trails with his grandfather Straughan and his family at the lot in Saltford. Another fond memory Ryan had was his visits to see the horses at the Goderich Racetrack where he would spend time learning about horses from his grandpa and grandma McLean.
Ryan’s favourite time of the year was the second week of July because his family would travel to Wright Point Resort in Port Loring, Ontario to vacation with friends. Whether it was tubing behind the boat, fishing, or playing on the beach these cherished memories meant everything to Ryan.
As a teenager during his high school years Ryan exceled at math and he loved to play golf, hockey, and baseball. Ryan was quite skilled at the sports he competed in and he had to travel long distances to play the games, and he would complete his homework during the travel. As Ryan became an adult his interests expanded to include researching history, politics, and learning about finance.
Another cherished memory that Ryan had was the time his grandpa and grandma Straughan took him to visit his favourite singer Elvis Presley’s home at Graceland. It brought a smile to Ryan’s face when he realized that he would be the same age as Elvis when he would pass away.
Ryan was usually seen wearing a Chicago White Sox hat and the jersey of his favourite athlete Wayne Gretzky. He always enjoyed telling the story about the time he was 11 years old and his older brother Rickie held him up over the glass so that he could pat Gretzky on the shoulder pad while he walked to the dressing room at the old Joe Louis Areana in Detroit.
Ryan had a job since he was 8 years old. His first job was as a paperboy for the Goderich Signal Star. As a teenager Ryan went to work at the Sunset Golf Course. After high school Ryan worked for Volvo Motor Graders until the factory closed. Ryan’s final job was as a driver for Ideal Supply.
Even though he was in a lot of pain it meant so much to Ryan that in his final days he had the opportunity to leave the hospital and go to the beach and watch the sunrise and look out at Lake Huron with his father.
As the 19th century minister and scholar Minot J. Savage said, “the brave die never, though they sleep in dust: their courage nerves a thousand living men.” This quote encapsulates Ryan and his life as he was very brave in the face of death. In his final days and hours Ryan never wavered in his courageous resolve and he wanted to meet death his way and on his own terms. Earth lost a great fighter on Saturday August 1, 2026, but heaven gained an angelic warrior.
The McLean family would like to thank the Care Partners staff of Julie Johnston, Amanda Rader, Meredith Marier, and Annerieke Van Beets who took wonderful care of Ryan in his final months.
In accordance with their wishes, cremation has taken place through Haskett Funeral Home, Goderich. A Celebration of Life to honour Ryan’s memory will be held on Saturday August 29, 2026, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 in Goderich.
Condolences for the family of “MC LEAN: Ryan of Goderich”
Such terrible news. I hope you all are doing as well as can be expected. If you need anything, don’t be afraid to call or text.
My heartfelt condolences, he will always be fondly remembered ❤️
My deepest sympathy to Colleen, Rick and Richie. Cherish the fond memories.
Sending our deepest sympathies Colleen, Rick & Ricky, know our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Keep all those wonderful memories close to your heart!🙏🩷🌹
Dear Colleen, Rick and Ricky
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Colleen and Family, words are not enough. May you find peace in the memories you hold of Ryan and the life he lived .
Much love
Jim and Denise and Family
Rest in peace Mackie. Condolences to the family.
Our sincere condolences to the McLean family. Thinking of you all during this heartbreaking time.
So sorry for your loss. I remember babysitting him and Rickie.He will be missed by all that knew him.
Dear Rick and Colleen,
Sincere condolences for your loss to you and your family. Nobody knows what to say at these times. Just giving you a virtual hug. Lou and Carol Anne (Sampson) Lahey
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Colleen, Rick and Family.
Sincere condolences ,such a heart breaking loss, we feel your pain.
Losing a child ,leaves a heartfelt pain that never ends.
Rest peacefully Ryan.💔
Dennis & Lorraine
Dear Colleen, Rick and Rick and family
We are so sad to hear of your loss!
Sincerely Gayle and Barron Purserq
I’m so incredibly sorry to hear this incredibly sad news. My condolences to the entire family. Gone far too young. Thinking of you all.
Colleen, Rick & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dear Colleen, Rick , family and friends – So sorry – for your sadness –
You are in our special thoughts – with caring and sympathy-
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Colleen, Rick, Rickie & Shirley — I am so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your son, brother & grandson. Ryan was a wonderful young man who chose bravery over fear in the face of illness. Although he was unfairly taken too soon, hold onto your happy memories of him and all he accomplished in his life and keep those memories dear in your hearts until you meet again. You are all in my thoughts & prayers at this sad & difficult time.
My sincere condolences to your entire family for the loss of Ryan. Thinking of you all. ❤️
Colleen, Rick & Family
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Our deepest condolences.
My condolences to the McLean family
Dear Rick, Colleen and Rickie: Thinking of you at this very sad time. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely: Liz Herman
Rick, Colleen and Rickie, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. There truly are no words for something this heartbreaking. Sending so much love to all of you and wishing you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Rick, Colleen and Rick Our sincere condolences in the recent loss of your son, and brother, it should never happen this way, that a child goes before a parent and the loss is tremendous. . Cherish all the memories and great times . We are thinking of you and hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Linda MacDonald
Rick, Colleen, Ricky and gramma Shirley: we were so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Ryan rest in peace. Mike, Val Bendig and family.
Colleen and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Hold all of your wonderful memories of Ryan close to your heart.
Rick, Colleen and Ricky
We are so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing, sometimes life just isn’t fair.
You are in our Prayers.
RIP Ryan, 🙏
Sending our condolences! Thinking of everyone. Take a day at a time and cherish the great memories! From Marlene and Fred
Colleen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May memories of Ryan give you comfort.
Colleen, Rick, Rickie and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
When I heard of Ryan’s passing it brought back memories of him in elementary school – being the fastest runner, most knowledgeable and biggest fans of Elvis and Gretzky, and of all the years that he had the boys from our class swimming at Grandma Straughn’s pool when the girls were swimming at our house.
Hoping the happy memories you made together bring some relief during this difficult time.
Condolences to all of you.
– Katie
Can’t even begin to imagine your pain. May Ryan show you signs everyday that he’s watching over you all.
I am very sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen, Rick and their family.
Colleen, Rick and family
Sending my deepest sympathy. Think of the good times you had with Ryan.
Nancy Riehl
Colleen, Rick, Rickie and family our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories. Love Patty and Pete
We are so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kim &Travis Teed
I am so sorry to hear of Ryan passing.
I remember Michael and him playing when young. Then all through school. Very competitive the two of them.live and prayer with you all
To Colleen,Rick,Rickie and family…
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ryan will be missed by many. Your happy memories that you shared together will be of a comfort to you. Ryan was well known as an athlete at Robertson and liked by staff and students! Sincerely Sharon Brown
Sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all. Barb Young.
I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kind regards Peggy Denomme
Colleen, Rick, Ricky and family,
So sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. We are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
Many others share the sorrow that is in your heart today, we all long
to comfort you, if we could find a way. So may it somehow help you, in the loss that you must bear, please know you have friends, who understand and care. My heartfelt sympathy for you and your entire family. May your cherished memories comfort and console you in this time of sorrow.
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Colleen, Rick & Family,
I wish to expressed my heartfelt sympathy to you for the recent loss of your dear son Ryan.
I pray that the cherished memories and comfort of your friends and family help to console you in this sorrowful time.
Shirley and all the families, my condolences on the passing of your grandson Ryan. May the memories help to ease your pain at this time.
To Rick, Colleen , Rickie and Family. While Diane and I may understand your pain right now better than many, we will never understand the cold unfairness of losing a child. Please accept our deepest sympathy George and Diane Sutton.
Colleen, Rick and Richie.
We are so very sorry to hear of
Ryan’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. My deepest sympathies
Rick, Colleen, Rickie and the entire Straughan and McLean family, we are sending all of you our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏
Love always
Carlos and Barb
Michael and Melanie
Dear Colleen, Rick and Rickie
Sending your family our sincere condolences.
John and Connie Harrison
We are so very sorry to learn of Ryan’s passing. Many great memories in the obituary to cherish.
So sorry for your loss, the memories of Wright Point and taking the kids out fishing Ryan, Josh, &Jackie will last forever, Our thoughts are with the entire Mclean family at this difficult time.
Dear Rick and Colleen
Our sincere condolences to you and Rickie.
May he rest in peace.
Joanne and Paul Graf
Dear Colleen, Rick , Rickie & Shirley
We are so saddened to hear of Ryan’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
Anita & Earl Johnston
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I am so sorry for your loss,
Marion McNaughton