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William McLean Obituary
Korean War Veteran; 77
NASHUA, NH -- William E. McLean Jr., age 77, passed away in his sleep at the home of his daughter in Nashua, NH on January 13, 2013.
Bill was born and raised in Machias, ME, then went on to become an Army Sergeant in the Korean War. He settled in Massachusetts with his wife Hildred to raise their family. They spent their retirement years in Augusta, ME.
His favorite pastime was flying his Cessna four passenger airplane and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother Robert, sister Carol and son Kevin. He is survived by his brother Phillip; wife Hildred; two sons, Rollyn and Glen; his daughter Bonnie; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
McLEAN -- A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 16th from 1-4 at the American Legion Hall, 90 Groton Rd., N. Chelmsford, MA. He will be buried at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, ME at a later date. Donations can be made to: Healthy at Home, ATTN: Development Department, 45 High Street, Nashua, NH 03060; http://www.healthyathome.org/donate/.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McLean
February 11, 2013
Sorry to hear about yout dad, Glenn and Rollyn. My prayers and love to both of you and your family.
Love, Diane Bard
Kristina McLean
February 11, 2013
i will always hold you in my heart Grampy, you were an incredible man, and our memories i will cherish and share with my daughter throughout the years to come. i miss you already. your Nina <3
Cheryl (Dobbins) Thomas
February 7, 2013
They say when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I will miss you Uncle Billy.
Wayne Dobbins
February 7, 2013
We will miss you Uncle Billy, you will always be in our thoughts
Darlene Bailey
February 6, 2013
I cannot think of anything more sad than the hole in our hearts when someone moves on. He will be remembered with the many memories he left us with. One of mine is that big grin and "Hi Boot!" greeting every single time I saw him. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Uncle Billy.
KEITH & JUDI MENEZES
February 4, 2013
TO ROLLYN AND GLEN WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DADS PASSING, THERE ISNT MUCH WE CAN SAY EXCEPT THAT HE IS WITH SOME GREAT COMPONY LOVE YOU GUYS KEITH & JUDI
Genesta Gower
February 3, 2013
So sorry, Bill helped me many times through out the years, especially with car issues, etc. He was kind in many ways.
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