MCLEAN: Ted (William Oliver)
Posted By On February 22, 2026 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 13 Comments
Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on February 22 in his 92nd year.
Cherished husband and best friend of Mary ALMA of 61 years until her passing in 2021.
Survived by caring sisters Pat Sinnott and Gladys Coleman. Loving son of Ismay and Wilfred McLean. Pre-deceased by Tom & Jean McLean, Bob & Edna McLean, Helen & Art Semmler, Ted Sinnott, Don Coleman, Morley & Shirley McLean, Dick & Beth McLean, Lill & Don Kilburn, and nephew-in-law Lyall Mabon. Fondly remembered by clan nieces and nephews and their children, many friends, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church parishioners.
Talented pie baker. Member of Knights of Columbus. Animated storyteller. Snowbird with Soulmate Alma to their winter home in Orlando, Florida for over 50 yrs. Uncle Ted had a lifelong passion for standardbred racing. Superstar pacer was Deep Run Danny. Enjoyed farm life and was a proud dog owner.
Cremation has taken place, with a graveside service planned for May 15, 2026 at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
McLean family wishes to thank neighbour Norma Walters for her years of kindness and support, Dr. Loretta Seervaratnam for her outstanding ongoing care, and the Clinton Public Hospital’s doctors and nurses for their compassion in recent months.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ted’s memory to Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich or Clinton Public Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family of “MCLEAN: Ted (William Oliver)”
Lots of memories visiting on the farm and years at the barns. I will miss”hey there young fella” when I would see you at work. I still remember all the stories you and Alma would tell about my dad and Deep Run Danny and the old days .
Jim Bissett
Ted and Mary were active members of the Clinton Spring Fair board. I always enjoyed sitting beside Ted at meetings. He will be missed
I’ve known Ted all my life. A wonderful man and always had a smile on his face. My condolences. Kelly mallough
I first met Ted when I started at Culberts Bakery folding boxes and for the next 5 years as a student, he truly made working fun! He always had a smile, story to tell and he made the best pies ever! Condolences to all of the family …
I have know Ted for many years and he always had a smile or a story to tell you. He will be greatly missed. RIP my friend
I will miss seeing this soul on Saturday nights when we were coming out of mass. Ted would always wait outside the side door, rain or shine to chat with mom and I. Conversations usually revolved around horse races, how he was feeling and the weather. He would always greet us with “hello dear”….funny how you miss the simple things sometimes. Rest easy Ted, you will be missed.
Ted and Alma drove their old truck to Florida every winter as religiously as he went to Saturday night mass when they were home from the south. He was famous for his stories of his travels, or baking pies, or just country living in Goderich township.
He would talk about his ailments or how Alma was if she didn’t make mass.. he was a good ol’ friend.. and will be missed.💕
Ted became a friend at Saturday evening Mass. He shared many stories & sure had a sense of humour. He will be missed.
Teresa Hickey
Dear Ted and Alma’s family and friends – both were a special part of the community-
With special remembering and with sympathy –
Cecelia and Don Denomme’s
“Race on, old friend, Alma & many friends are waiting for you in the winner’s circle “. 🫶
RIP Ted !
I’m sorry to hear of Ted’s passing, he sure got a kick out of
Teasing me, he will be missed
RIP , you deserve it
the last of this amazing family who lived up the street from us on Elgin Ave. As long as there was a McLean about the Carroll children were always cared for and in good hands. Many fond memories.
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To any of the McLean family.
The McGee family and the McLean family were always very close mostly because of their mutual love of horses Many a tale was swapped at our horse barn on Picton St. Who dosent remember those great pies Ted made at Culberts for years. Sad that this era of the Goderich McLean family is coming to an end but happy to have been involved with them.