William Francis McClellan, 83 of Taunton died courageously on May 28, 2013 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Foster) McClellan for 52 years and the son of the late Robert and Catherine (McGinnis) McClellan. Bill was educated in the Taunton School System and was a self-employed Painting Contractor and served in the Army.
Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed singing Irish tunes at family parties and his trips to Foxwoods. Bumpy loved talking to his grandchildren and offering them advice. He was a member of the Taunton Lodge of Elks.
Bill is survived by his wife and four children, Colleen (McClellan) Wellman, her husband Frank of Taunton, Michael McClellan, his wife Kimberly of Falmouth, David McClellan, wife Dori of Taunton and Matthew McClellan. He is survived by 9 grandchildren and his sisters Catherine Lamont, Teresa Poucel and Margaret Doyle. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Brian, George, and sisters Bernice Sousa, Patricia McClellan and Agnes Whalen.
A Funeral service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Friday, May 31st at 11 AM. Calling hours will be from 9:30 to 11 AM friday morning. Interment will be held at the Bourne National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lahey Clinic, c/o Dr. Sergio Waxman, 41 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803. Visit our website www.okeefewade.com to sign the online guestbook, obituaries & directions.