Robert E. “Bob” McClain, age 87 of Abington, formerly of Dorchester passed away suddenly at home March 2nd. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from B.C. High Class of 1947 and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a Carpenter for Local #40 in Boston for 50 years before retiring. Bob will be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness, generosity and loving nature.
He was pre-deceased by beloved wife of 56 years Jean (Callow) McClain, his parents Margaret (Horgan) and George McClain, his son Edward McClain, his brothers John and George McClain and his sisters Mary Cunningham, Margaret Lally, and Eleanor Hurley. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara A. Curtin McClain. His children Robert E. McClain, Jr. of Norton, John McClain of Brookline, Richard McClain of Milton, Dennis McClain of Hyde Park, Scott McClain of Brockton, Jaime Peterson of Wrentham, Paul McClain of Rockland, and Neil McClain of Kingston. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the Blankenship family. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Tuesday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory Church, Dorchester Wednesday morning at 10 am. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Trailside Museum, Raptor Program, 1904 Canton Ave Milton, MA 02186 in memory of his wife Jean Callow McClain. Everyone knows Jean and Bob’s great love for animals, especially “Mickey”.