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JAMES MCLEAN Obituary

McLEAN, James F. Of Hull, formerly of West Roxbury and Mission Hill, April 9, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Leonard-McLean. Loving father of Clifford L. and his wife, Robin of Dedham and Joseph J. and his wife, Julia of West Roxbury. Devoted grandfather of Jack. USAF Veteran Vietnam. 30-year construction engineer with the MBTA. Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Tuesday, April 15, from 4-8PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday, April 16, at 10AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church, at 11AM. Interment in Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited. For guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Nancy (johnston) Vaishnav

April 15, 2025

Cliff and Joe,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. He was such a kind person. Wishing you comfort in the memories you all have. With love, Nancy

Jackie O'Connor

April 14, 2025

RIP Jimmy, great ballplayer & even better guy.

paul caffrey

April 13, 2025

jimmy and always consider afriend and proud veteran and a fair player rsp paul and mywife jane caffrey and family of dedham

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paul Paul e Caffrey

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Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

April 12, 2025

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jim Considine, USAF, Charlestown

April 12, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

Jay MacDonald

April 11, 2025

Cliff,
Please accept my condolences. Prayers and sympathy on the loss of your dad. I´m sorry I can´t offer my sympathy in person. I remember your mom and your dad fondly from our days at CM.
May you be consoled by the love and memories you holding in your heart?
Jay MacDonald
(Brother)

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15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Apr

16

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Apr

16

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Theresa Church

MA

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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