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Thomas McLean Obituary
1942 - 2023
Wilbraham
Thomas R. McLean of Wilbraham, 81 years young, died peacefully on October 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Born in York, PA to the late Harold and Mary (Gallagher) McLean, he was a 1961 graduate of Technical High School in Springfield and a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Thomas worked as a machine operator for Rexell and James River Graphics. Thomas loved to travel. He was proud to have visited every state in the US including Alaska and Hawaii, all the Canadian Provinces including Newfoundland, also the Yucatan, Mexico City and all the Pyramids. He was a proud member of DAV, VFW and the American Legion.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was also predeceased by his brother Jack of CA and his brother Harold McLean, brothers-in-law; Ronald Wilson and William Krause, sisters-in-law; Beverly Wilson, Nancy Krause-Dietrich and Nancy McLean.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 53 years, Dorothy A. (Wilson) McLean, brother-in-law Kenneth Wilson of Holyoke, Sandra Henderson, who was like a sister to him, KC and Kim McLean of CA, and Janice Wilson of Chicopee, special nephew Joel Henderson, who was like a son to him, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and very many friends. Thomas's family would like to sincerely thank nurses; Paula, George and Casey for the wonderful care they gave him and to the staff at Mercy Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd, Wilbraham. Committal Service with Military Honors will follow at 2:00 pm in MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. Memorial contributions may be made in Thomas's memory to the charity of one's choice.
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Eileen Boisvere
November 1, 2023
DOTTIE, Sorry for your loss, you guys were an amazing couple, always pleasant and smiling. We had so much fun at our cousins supper get-togethers, a long time ago. He was a super guy and will be missed by all of us. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Eileen Boisvere and family.
Ken Wilson, Brother-in-law
October 30, 2023
Rest in peace. I will cherish our deer hunts together, especially the ones where you didn't get lost.
Juanita
October 30, 2023
To Dorthy, so sorry for you loss Thomas was an awesome person, your memories will get you through this difficult time. It was a pleasure planning all your trips. God Bless
Den
October 27, 2023
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country.
Rest in peace.
Jim Phelon
October 26, 2023
Tom has been a good friend for many years and has an infectious personality. Wit and humor were Tom's trademarks and he had a distinct laugh that will always be remembered. He told it as it was like most New Englanders which was refreshing. Tom will be missed but not forgotten. His wife Dorothy is just as amazing and I pray we all reach out and support her at this time.
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