In Southbridge, MA. August 15, 2009 Francis J. McLean died after a period of failing health in Radius Healthcare at the age of 78. Francis was born in Niagara, N.Y. to his late parents Duarte & Natalie (Jameson) McLean. He had lived most of his life in Taunton and worked for Independent Nail Co. in Bridgewater. He served his country in the U. S. Navy. Francis leaves his daughter Natalie Fearing and his grandaughter Julia of Brimfield, MA. His brother Archie McLean of Elliot Lake, Ontario. Visiting hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral, 70 Washington St. in Taunton, Ma. on Friday, August 21st from 5-7pm. Interment is private at the request of the family.