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John McClure Obituary



John F. McClure

1929 - 2014 PITTSFIELD Mr. John F. McClure, 84, of 30 Willard Place, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox. Born in Pittsfield on Dec. 6, 1929, the son of John and Nora Hughes McClure, he was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph High School and also attended the Commercial Trade Institute of Chicago. Mr. McClure worked as a carpenter for 28 years for General Electric and later, General Dynamics. He also worked for many local contractors. He was a member of the National Guard, Yankee Division, 101st Infantry for 16 years. John also belonged to the Dalton American Legion, and was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Berkshire Coin Club. Mr. McClure is survived by two brothers, Thomas J. McClure of Canton, Conn. and James J. McClure of Dalton; three sisters, Mary Eileen Miraglia of Pittsfield, Patricia Hudelston of Bradenton, Fla., and Nora Quadrozzi of Pittsfield, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dog and faithful hunting companion, Heidi. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mr. John F. McClure will be Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. A. Peter Gregory, pastor. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday morning prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home in his memory. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.





Published by The Berkshire Eagle on May 19, 2014.
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Sorry for your loss. He will be missed in lakewood. My prayers are with the family.

Tim Meandro

May 21, 2014

To the McClure Family,We were sorry to read of John's passing. You are in our thoughts.

Dwight and Diana Munger Adams

May 20, 2014

JJ and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of John. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed talking to him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Joan Fields

May 19, 2014

JJ and family. So sorry for the loss of you brother.

Vivian LeClair

May 19, 2014

It will not be the same in the neighborhood without Mr Mcclure. Nora, so sorry for your loss.

Dawne Cowhey

May 19, 2014

Jim, Am sorry to here of the loss of your brother. He and your family will be in my prayers. HOPPY

May 19, 2014

To all of John's family:
I'm so sorry for your loss.

Ann Tyler

May 19, 2014

McClure family:
Our deepest condolences on the passing of John. He was a pleasant man who you always enjoyed talking with.

Ken & Patty Rivers

May 19, 2014

Nora, Don and family. So very sorry to read about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lois Driscoll Arnold

May 19, 2014

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