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Clarence William McLellan, Jr.
Clarence William Mc Lellan Jr., 71, a longtime resident of Malden, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born in Stoneham, and grew up in the Linden area of Malden. After completing his education, he began his career as a truck driver. He married his sweetheart, Joyce A. Gaquin in 1952, and the two would share over 50 years together raising their family. In 1953, Clarence enlisted in the US Marine Corp to help fight in the Korean Conflict. He served for 2 years and earned the rank of Corporal. Upon his discharge, he returned to the Malden area and resumed his career as a truck driver. He drove for the Boston Taunton Trucking Company for many years until his recent retirement, and was also a member of the Teamsters Local 25. As a part time hobby, Clarence collected and sold antiques. He enjoyed traveling to flea markets and auctions looking for that perfect bargain, and even operated a storefront for a short time, the Depot Trading Post in Lynn, where he sold antiques, collectables, and hobby equipment. Clarence was very proud of his Marine heritage, and was a member of the Marine Corps League, the Malden VFW Post 639, and the Malden DAV Post 85. He also joined the VFW in FT. Myers, FL, while he and his wife Joyce enjoyed their winters in the Lee High area of Ft. Myers. In addition, Clarence was a member of the Haverhill Aerie of Eagles. He is survived by his wife Joyce of Malden, MA, his daughter, Vickie A. McMahon of Malden, his daughter Joyce A. and her husband Steven E. Igo of NH, his son William C. McLellan of GA, Patricia M. and her husband Robert K. Fothergill of Everett, Rosemarie B. and Anthony R. Pisco of OH, his brother Walter McLellan of Fl, his sister, Marie McLellan of Malden, eleven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marie (Price) Mc Lellan Sr., and his sisters Catherine Albert, Barbara Mellor. Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, MA on Thursday, March 30th, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden on Fri. Mar. 31st at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church, 770 Salem St. Malden at 9 AM. Father William J. Minigan, Pastor of St. Josephs Chuch, will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Contributions in Clarence’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham MA 01701 9376
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