KEARNS, Maureen Teresa (de Boer)

Born on December 10, 1948. Passed away June 24, 2026.

It is with great sadness that Maureen’s family announce her peaceful passing away on Wednesday 24th June, 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones during her final days.

 

Maude was the dearly loved mother of Jacqueline and James, Julie-Anne and Matthew, and Bradley and Pukk.  Cherished Grandmother of Madeline, Isobel, Jack, Rory, Jesse, Cooper and Jax; and proud Great-Grandmother of Oliver.

 

Maude was devoted to her family and cared for all those around her with boundless love, kindness and humour. She was loved by many, who knew her through her extensive career at Latrobe Regional Hospital.

Funeral Notice
St Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
A Requiem Mass Service for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Maureen Kearns will be held at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on THURSDAY (July 2nd, 2026) commencing at 1.00pm.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Family will leave for a Private Burial service at the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

A Rosary will be recited in the above Church on Wednesday evening (July 1st, 2026) commencing at 6.00pm.

 

Maureen's service will also be livestreamed, to view the livestream please click here. 
Tributes
  1. Dear Maudie, Rest in peace now girlie, you have endured more than most people and remained cheerful throughout. The school group will miss you terribly, God Bless.

    adele Byers June 26, 2026
  2. Oh Maudie, how much you will be missed. A true Aussie larrikin. Much loved and a dear friend to so many. RIP my lovely friend.

    Marg Smith

    Marg Smith June 26, 2026
  3. Maude sincere condolences to your dearly loved children , grandchildren and great grandchild , your sisters and their
    families and all extended family . We will miss you so much. Such a character and personality and really our hero .
    Rest in peace Maude. You are in our thoughts and prayers
    Chris Glaubitz and family

    Chris Glaubitz June 26, 2026
  4. Our deepest sympathy to Jackie Julie Brad and families our love and thoughts are with you at this sad times. Tina Dave and family xxx

    Tina musgrove June 26, 2026
  5. Maude so so many memories will remain forever always fun times
    And laughter will miss you Love Angie xxx

    Ang Heenan June 26, 2026
  6. Dear Maudie ..my little mate….so many happy memories and lots of laughs….Rest peacefully my dear

    Christine Worsley June 26, 2026
  7. It was always a pleasure to support Maude, it was always a good laugh as she always had a good memory or story to tell before leaving for the day. One that will stick with me and continue to make me giggle. My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

    Kelly Lewis June 27, 2026
  8. Julie, Jacqui & Brad, our sincere condolences to you all as you mourn the loss of your dear Mother, Maureen. She was a wonderful mother to you all. May she rest in peace.

    Glenys & Brian Peck June 27, 2026
  9. You brought joy and laughter to school every day Maureen. My sincere condolences to your family,
    Anna

    Anna Davis June 27, 2026
  10. So sorry to hear of Maude’s passing. Lots of memories at work and at play!! She was one of a b kind already to help anyone. jacquie Julie and Brad you were so lucky to have had a wonderful mother like Maude. Liz Membrey

    Membrey LIZ June 27, 2026
  11. So sorry to hear about the loss of Maude. I remember her so fondly from our early days at LRH. A true character and always so helpful and kind. Condolences to all her family at this sad time.

    Annette Blythman June 27, 2026
  12. Feel so blessed to have had such an amazing, brave and extra special friend and cousin, lots of wonderful memories Meg

    MEG (DRYSDALE) Ryan June 27, 2026
  13. Thinking of you Jac, and sending love to you and all your family at this difficult time 🤍

    naomi pankhurst June 27, 2026
  14. Condolences to all the family, so many great memories & laughs. I will miss you Maudi.

    Kristine McIntosh June 28, 2026
  15. Will miss cutting your hair and having a good old chat Maude.
    Sending all my love to your family at this time.

    Mikayla Cortese June 28, 2026
  16. Wonderful memories of our road trips together and particularly our Europe, USA and a White Christmas in Canada. I will miss our chats. Rest in Peace Maudie.
    Love Noelene and Noel (dec) Wills.

    Noelene Wills June 28, 2026
  17. Dearest Maudie, a kind and loving friend always ready for a chat and a funny story.
    Our deepest sympathies to Jackie, Julie-Ann, Brad and families your Mum was very proud of all of you.
    Lyn, Joe Wight and families.

    Lyn Wight June 28, 2026
  18. A lovely friend and neighbour from our childhood years
    RIP Maureen
    Russ McGennisken

    Russ McGennisken June 28, 2026
  19. Dear Jackie Julie Brad and families try and smile through your tears because your Mum certainly made so many smile and even belly laugh over the years. She was so very proud of you all. All who knew her will have the happiest memories and she will be sorely missed
    Much love at this sad time
    Lynn and Nigel xx

    Lynn Bell June 28, 2026
  20. The queen of her family, an absolute warrior who faced her challenges with grace, and a fierce determination. Sending love and sympathies to the entire family, in particular to Jac, this is a loss like no other, but may you find comfort in the memories x

    Sarah Cooper

    Sarah Cooper June 29, 2026
  21. You were a one off Maude, funny, kind, a great lady to know, many memories of the days at CGH and LRH, condolences to your family, you’ll be greatly missed ❤️
    Anne

    Anne Foster June 29, 2026
  22. i am so sad to read this news of Maureen’s passing. Through all that she had to endure, she was still the same Maude, who gave me my position at LRH, where she was known to so many and was always a pleasure to work with. Life was never dull when Maude was there.
    What an amazing, wonderful and funny lady she was. Through all that she went through. in her life, she still always had a smile on her face and something witty and funny to say.
    To her beautiful family, and friends, I send you all lots of love and deepest sympathy, your mum was a very special lady, and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

    Marg Crosbie June 29, 2026
  23. Oh Ms Maudie, working at LRH with you as the boss lady is definitely one of the most memorable chapters of my working life. Thank you Maude for all the fun, laughter and singing (in particular ‘yellow submarine’). I’ll remember you always with that cheeky smile and that mischievous little glint in your eye.
    Rest peacefully Maude.
    Condolences to Jacque, Julie-Anne, Brad and families xxx

    Chelle x

    Michelle Foster June 29, 2026
  24. Maude,
    The lady who welcomed me into her family and made me feel genuinely loved.
    You were a Mother, Mother In Law, Nanna and Great Grandmother who loved everyone equally. What a wonderful achievement. You always amazed me with your busy schedule of Family, friends and work.
    Thank you for everything, I am proud to be your Son in Law.

    James Fisher June 29, 2026
  25. To all of Maureen s family and Noelene ,Carmel and Jenny . Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. We have lost a beautiful, funny, caring person, may she rest in peace. Love Dawn and Gary and family

    Dawn Bassett June 30, 2026
  26. RIP Maudie. I will always remember you as the kind person who befriended me when I was a young social worker at the hospital. It was a privilege to know you.

    Helen McAdam June 30, 2026
  27. Sincere condolences to you and all your family, Jacqui on the sad loss of your cherished Mum and Grandmother who you’ll remember with love and a smile. ❤️
    Love Cathy & Mick

    Cathy Morris July 1, 2026
  28. So memoriies

    Peter Thain July 6, 2026