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 John
McLellan of Lancaster (formally of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan)
passed away December 5, 2011 on his 90th birthday. He was the
loving husband of Grace, his wife of 70 years. Mr. McLellan also
leaves behind his four children, Cheryl Waldeck (Bob) and Gail
McLellan of Lancaster, John McLellan (Melinda) of Chicago and
Brian McLellan (Ann) of Germantown, TN. Also surviving him are 11
grandchildren, Lindsay Waldeck Myers (Don), Lissa Waldeck Dochat
(Chris), Jamie Waldeck Burgess(Don), Michael Duffy(Lena), Erin
Duffy Mercer(Clark), John McLellan IV, Amanda McLellan Reeves
(Mike), Alex McLellan, Bryan McLellan Jr., Patrick McLellan, Katie
McLellan and nine great grandchildren.
John was born in Newton, Massachusetts to John and Grace McLellan.
He attended Bentley College in Boston and was a decorated member
of the US Navy having served in World War II in the Pacific. John
and his wife Grace settled in Hingham, Massachusetts, had their
four children and John went to work for Ford Motor Company. In
1962, a promotion took the family to Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
and he became a Regional Account Executive- Leasing and Fleet
Sales Manager for the Lincoln Mercury Division where he remained
until he retired.
During this time, Mr. McLellan was an active member of the Grosse
Pointe Crisis Club, Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club and Our
Lady Star of the Sea church. After retiring, he devoted his time
to Bon Secours Hospital in Grosse Pointe (now known as Beaumont)
at the front desk and as a Eucharistic Minister. Everyone at the
hospital, whether patient or doctor, heard at least one of John's
jokes! He was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor.
John and Grace moved to Lancaster, Pa and have been embraced by
the community here. The family would particularly like to thank
the staff at Lancaster Regional Hospital, the staff at Landis
Homes and St. John Neumann Church for the care and kindness they
have extended to John and the entire family. You are more than
caregivers, you have become friends. A memorial mass will be
scheduled after the holidays. In lieu of flowers, please send any
donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,717 Market
Street, Suite 108, Lemoyne, PA 17043. To send an online
condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder
Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100. |
