Michael Kelly "Mickey" McGrain

Michael Kelly "Mickey" McGrain obituary, Towson, MD

Michael Kelly "Mickey" McGrain

Michael McGrain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson-Fosbrink Funeral and Cremation Services, P.A. on Dec. 9, 2024.

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"Mickey" Michael Kelly McGrain, 04/28/1947-11/28/2024. Mickey was born in Baltimore, MD to John W. McGrain and Lucille Kelly growing up in the Govans neighborhood. He attended St. Mary's and Calvert Hall schools before enlisting in the US Army in 1967, fighting in the Viet Nam War during 1968-69. After a short break in service he reenlisted in 1977 with the MD Nat'l Guard, finally separating in 1997. Mickey passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th 2024. He is survived by 5 children, Dawn, Woody, Ian, Sean, Madison, and 3 grandchildren, Thomas, Saoirse and Jack.
Celebration of life will be held from 11am-12:30pm at Johnson-Fosbrink Funeral home 8521 Loch Raven Blvd. Towson, MD 21286, then traveling to Maryland Veterans Cemetery- Garrison Forest, Owings Mills for Military Honors promptly at 1:45pm.
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