Richard J. McClellan

Richard J. McClellan obituary, Pepperell, MA

Richard J. McClellan

Richard McClellan Obituary

Visit the McGaffigan Family Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.
Richard J. McClellan of Fitchburg, MA passed away at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester on November 22, 2021 after a long illness. He was born May 17, 1958.
Formerly of Pepperell MA he was predeceased by his parents Leo McClellan and Mary O'leary and his older brother Leo McClellan, Jr.
Richard is survived by 5 sisters; Kathleen & Donald Reeynolds of Show Low, AZ, Jacqueline & Gary Beers of Winchendon, MA, Gail & Jeff Albert of Rindge, NH, Marylou Beek of Clinton, MA, and Joann & Raymond Martin of Lowell, MA as well as several nieces and nephews.
Richard attended North Middlesex Regional school and was formerly employed by Conductor Lab of Groton, Cumberland Farms of Pepperell and Fitchburg, and Our Fathers House in Fitchburg.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Graveside Service which will be Saturday, May 21 at 1:00 PM. at the Pepperell Association Cemetery.
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McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

37 Main St, Pepperell, MA 01463

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