John "Josh" McLean

John "Josh" McLean John "Josh" McLean, age 58, of Danbury, beloved husband of Suzanne McPadden McLean, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 18, 2008 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Danbury, on April 27, 1950, the son of Jock McLean and Jane (Duryea) McLean. After attending Danbury High School for two years, Josh completed his high school education at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Mass. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University. Following his graduation he was drafted during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged after two years of service. He furthered his education at Emory University in the Physician Assistant Program and received a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. He began his career as a Physician Assistant with Associated Internists of Danbury where he worked for seventeen years with his mentor and friend, the late Dr. Shep Saperstein. He later worked at Southbury Primary Care and spent the last five years of his career with Urology Associates of Danbury. A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, Josh excelled at bringing friends and family together. His passing in the neighborhood in which he was born reflects his commitment to family, a commitment he extended to the greater community through his participation in the Vestry at St. James Church and his work in medicine. His brightest moments included any Saturday on a golf course, summers on Block Island, cross-country trips to the Rocky Mountains, and the many quiet moments he spent loving life with enthusiasm and wonder. In addition to his wife and parents, Josh will be sadly missed by his children, daughter, Megan McLean and her husband, Bill Hamilton of Putney, Vt.; and his son, Shawn Toomey of Queens, NY; his grandchildren, Fritz and Greta Toomey of Germany; brother Joel McLean of Danbury; mother and father-in-law, John and Elaine McPadden; sister-in-law and her husband, Marie and Leonard Mas; brothers-in-law and their wives, John and Maria McPadden and Chris and Jen McPadden all of Huntington; brother-in-law, John Hoffer Jr. and wife, Keri Hoffer of Roxbury; he is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Christy (McLean) Hoffer and brother Gregg McLean. Josh's family would like to thank the following for all of their care and compassion throughout Josh's illness: Dr. John Pezzim-enti, Christine and staff; Dr. John Spera and all his devoted staff; Dr. Douglas Kahn and staff; Peggy O'Shea; all the nurses of 11 East; and Regional Hospice of Western CT, in particular Robin and Gerard. A Memorial and celebration of Josh's life will be held Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 25 West St., Danbury. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in Josh's memory to Ann's Place Patient's Services Fund, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Suite 17, Danbury, CT 06810. The Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.