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Michael McClellan Obituary

Army Veteran

Chelmsford, MA

Michael Sean McClellan, age 59, passed suddenly Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his daughter's home in Monroe, WA. Michael was born in Arlington, MA, on August 6, 1962, son of the late Richard and Theresa (Dolan) McClellan.

Michael graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1979. He then went on and served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Medical Specialist from 1979-1982. He worked for Dolan Industries in Clinton, MA, prior to moving to Peoria, AZ. He started work with Bose Corporation in 1999, where he devoted the last 22 years of his career working various positions and wearing many hats. More recently, Michael moved to Monroe, WA, while continuing to work with Bose Corporation as a Business System Planner.

Michael was a kind person with a smile, one who enjoyed being around people and was always willing to help. He was also known as Mike and Mac. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to get friends and cousins together to go for a hike in the mountains and camping trips. Family gatherings always brought a sing-along which he loved and would surprise us at times with his own song.

Michael was also a devoted father who would do anything needed to support his children, including playing their favorite games, helping with school work, or just being there to listen and offer his guidance. He enjoyed reading, experiencing new things, and he also really liked golf, which is a hobby he passed on and enjoyed with his daughter. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time going for drives and sightseeing, cooking meals from scratch, and enjoying the company of his loved ones, especially over good food or drink.

Michael is survived by his children, Sean McClellan of Everett, WA, his daughter Cady McClellan and her husband Ryan Olson of Monroe, WA. Two sisters Debbie Bellemore Amos and her husband David Amos of Westford, Karen McClellan of Chelmsford, and brother Rick McClellan and his wife Kathy of Tewksbury. He also leaves his former wife, Debra (Depanian) McClellan. Many nieces and nephews, including Tim Bellemore of Westford, MA, Kiley McClellan of Tewksbury, and Adam McClellan of Tewksbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to American Heart Association @ Heart.org or Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Association @ https://www.cmtausa.org

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.



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Published by Lowell Sun on Nov. 24, 2021.

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Cheryl Brown

March 16, 2022

Michael was one of the most kind-hearted human beings I've ever known. Growing up with Michael from childhood until young adulthood was a true blessing in my life - as my next-door neighbor he was the older brother I never had. I always looked up to him and have thought of him so often over the years as we left our childhood homes in Chelmsford and moved on to raise our own families. God Speed my dear friend and may god bless your surviving family.

Ganesh Yerasu

November 29, 2021

Rest in Peace Mike, world missed a kind hearted person. You were the best.

American Heart Association

November 23, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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