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J. McLellan Obituary
(Beaulieu)
McLellan, 78
WINDHAM -- J. Loretta McLellan, 78, of Windham, died on April 20, 2011, after a courageous nine year battle with Alzheimer's. Loretta passed away peacefully at the Ledgewood Manor in Windham.
She was born on Aug. 19, 1932, in Madawaska, the daughter of late Sam and Laura Beaulieu. She was the second oldest of four siblings. On May 2, 1952, she married Wesley Merton McLellan, who survives her.
She graduated from Windham High School in Windham in 1951. Before marriage, she worked at Benoit's and later in the 1960s worked at Sylvania.
She lovingly raised four children, Bruce, Crystal, Judy and Michael; and adored her 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Her interest included crocheting, playing accordion and organ, gardening, knowing all the scientific names for plants and flowers, bird watching, picking wild berries and nuts, dancing (night and day), sky watching (day and night), psychology, drawing, making good home cooking, and baking the best chocolate chip cookies EVER.
She is survived by her husband, Wesley Merton McLellan; brother Edward Beaulieu; her son Bruce McLellan and his wife Sandra Hodgdon, her daughter Crystal Copp and her husband Donald Copp, her daughter Judy Cronan and her husband Allen Cronan, her son Michael and his wife Suzanne McLellan; grandchildren, Justin McLellan, Ryan Cronan, Joshua McLellan, Jessica McLellan, Brandy Cobbett (Jeff) Janel Copp Peterson (Andy), Margaret McLellan, Jake McLellan, Jarrod McLellan, Kevin McLellan and Julia McLellan. She is also survived by friends, Laura Rhodes, Lucy Seile, Polly Varney and Marilyn Kennie. Loretta was preceded in death by her dad and mom, Sam and Laura Beaulieu; brother John Beaulieu, brother Phillip Beaulieu; and friend, Georgia (Steeves) Therio.
Visiting hours will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Arlington Cemetery, Windham. Following the graveside service a reception will follow at the Masonic Hall Presumpscot Lodge, 964 River Rd., Windham. Online condolences may be made to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in name of Loretta McLellan to the
following charities:
Ledgewood Manor - Activity Fund
200 Tandberg Trail
Windham, Maine 04062
or Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Maine Chapter
322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor
New York, New York 10001
by phone 1-866-232-8484
or online at memorial site: https://secure3.4agoodcause.com/
afa/fundraisers/memorial1.aspx.
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Memories and Condolences
for J. McLellan
sherri doucette
April 27, 2011
sorry for your lost of your loved one she will be missed dearly. from sherri - cna at ledge wood manor
Edith Arey
April 27, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
MaryAnn Knights
April 25, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss of Loretta; she is looking down on all of you now and is your guardian angel. You are in our thoughts and prayers Wes. MaryAnn and George Knights
April 23, 2011
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Wessie. Love Alice
April 23, 2011
I will always remember Loretta the way she was when I was young. Full of life and lots of fun. My thoughts and prayers are with you Wes.
Love Brenda Walker
April 23, 2011
So sorry for the loss of Loretta, she was such a nice person. Hugs to all the family, esp. to Wes and Crystal. our best always, Sharon and Richard Pond
April 23, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Christa Staten and girls
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