John W. McClellan, age 92, of Canton passed away February 4th at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born in Boston, he was raised in Quincy and has lived in Canton since 1953. He served in the Navy on the USS Lexington during WW II from 1943 to 1946 and went on to graduate from Thayer Academy in Braintree. He became a member of IBEW Local 103 in in Boston in 1948 was an Electrician for MB Foster in Boston. He was previously a Coach for Canton Youth Hockey and was an avid Bruins fan.
Beloved husband of M. Jeanne (Connelly ) and the late Frances V. (Mulqueeney). Father of John McClellan and his wife Susan of Marlborough, Robert McClellan and his wife Stephanie of Canton, and Paul McClellan of North Conway, NH. Step-father of Paul Sullivan and his wife Donna of Simsbury, Ct, and Peter Sullivan and his wife Kathryn of Boothbay Harbor, ME. Brother of the late Helen Twomey. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday from 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Saturday morning at 10. Burial Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to “Our Neighbor’s in Need” c/o St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.