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Carl McLellan Obituary

Of Arlington, April 1, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Stella M. (Doyle). Loving father of Paul and Patrick McLellan both of Arlington and Karen Brekalis & her husband Peter of Tewksbury. Brother of Lucy Kinch of Walpole, Doris of FL, Marion and Lemuel of Canada, the late Esther O'Brien, Mildred Shea, Jack, Irving, Claude and Raymond McLellan. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, Matthew, Kristin, Marissa, Kimberly, Peter and his loving dog, Goliath. Relatives and friends invited to attend visiting hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Rt. 60 (adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON on Wednesday 4-8 PM. Funeral services and burial will take place in Canada. Please omit flowers; donations in memory of Carl may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For online condolences please visit www.keefe funeralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 2, 2008.

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Mary Tierney

April 7, 2008

I only knew Carl for a short time while I was Stella's nurse and saw him around town from time to time.
He was such a nice man. It's hard to believe he's gone. He seemed to be so strong and full of life. May he be at peace with Stella. Fondly, Mary Tierney

Kevin Fallon

April 2, 2008

Paul, I just wanted to let you know how sad I was to hear of your father's passing. He was a GREAT guy..It seems just like yesterday that I used to see you and your parents over at Donny and Ann's every weekend. My condolences..Kevin Fallon

Barbara Redmond (Keefe)

April 2, 2008

Paul, Patrick and Karen, I was saddened to hear of your dad's death. I am sorry I was unable to come to the wake and pay my respects to you all. Both your parents were wonderful people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your children as you all go through this difficult time.

Take care

Mari Watson

April 2, 2008

Matt and Family-
We are so sorry for your loss.
Kelly and Mari

John Duffey

April 2, 2008

Carl was a great guy. He was one of the nicest people to work with and know. We worked together in the W3 Electrical Shop at Polaroid. He was a class act. I will never forget the tiime we shared together. My deepest sympathy to you all.

John Allard

April 2, 2008

Patrick,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Lisa Harris

April 2, 2008

Dear Patrick and family -

My thoughts, prayers and love are with you always. Your father was a wonderful individual.

Lisa

sheila ecker

April 2, 2008

I'm so sorry about your dad

Kevin Hussey Sr

April 2, 2008

To the Family
Carl was one of the nicest people I ever met.It was a pleasure to work with him.Always a smile and a hello.
Sometimes we only remember the bad people we meet in life.This time Carl won out.
Kevin

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