Alan Francis McEachern

Alan Francis McEachern obituary, Lake Wales, FL

Alan Francis McEachern

Alan McEachern Obituary

Visit the Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales website to view the full obituary.
Alan Francis McEachern, 77
Alan Francis McEachern of Lake Wales passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Somers Hospice House.
He was born April 29, 1947 in South Boston, Massachusetts. He was proud to be a retired firefighter for the Air National Guard and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He moved to Lake Wales approximately 9 years ago to enjoy his retirement days swimming, watching the sailboats on Lake Wailes, and enjoying life with his wife.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Elizabeth McEachern; two children, Dawn Marie McEachern of Minnesota and Alan McEachern, Jr. of New Hampshire. He has one living sister, Karen Rancourt of Massachusetts; and many nieces and nephews that loved him. Alan leaves behind many good friends and former colleagues. Alan will be missed by all.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Pauline McEachern; and three brothers, Donald McEachern, Dennis McEachern, and Adrian McEachern.
No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Alan's honor can be made to Somers Hospice House (1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870).

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Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales

454 S Buck Moore Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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