Claire McClelland

August 21, 1926 - May 31, 2011

Mr. McClelland attended Pilgrim Christian Church in Chardon. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He and his wife enjoyed traveling. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan and especially enjoyed the Chardon Hilltoppers sports teams. He was an Assembly Supervisor for the Horsburgh & Scott Co. in Cleveland for 27 years, retiring in 1991. Previously, Mr. McClelland hauled bulk milk from farms to Cleveland area dairies for 23 years. Survivors include his wife Millicent “Millie ” (nee: Kuchta) McClelland of Chardon, OH, whom he married in Windsor, OH July 15, 1950, his children Daniel (Beverly) McClelland of Munson Twp., OH, Dean (Margi) McClelland of Hudson, OH, Mary (Tim) Williams of Chardon, OH and Ann (Barry) Klein of Hudson, OH. His grandchildren Daniel (Jenn) McClelland of Ft. Wayne, IN, Kelly (Dan) Slattery of Burton Twp., OH, Andy (Faith) McClelland of Hambden Twp., OH, Meghan (Matt) Vickers of Willoughby, OH, Bryan McClelland of Denver, CO, Katie McClelland of Westerville, OH, John Williams of Binghamton, NY, Jane, Sarah and Maggie Williams of Chardon, OH and Amy, Allison and Michael Zeleznik of Hudson, OH. He also leaves his great grandchildren: Kristyn, Tyler, Jack, Will and Evan, and sisters Phyllis Ciresi and Arlene (Burt) Fontaine. His father Floyd McClelland, mother Marguerite (nee: Ford) (Clifford) Carraher and brother Russell Carraher are deceased.

Burr Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Light a candle Light a candle

Flowers & Gifts

Arrangements starting at $35

See Condolences

Dear Mrs. McClelland, Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Mr. McClelland was such a kind and thoughtful gentleman. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Leslie Hanna Leal ( Daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. William T.Hanna )

Mary, I know the kind of man that your father must have been because of the type of person that you grew up to be; a great parent; a hard work worker; a kind friend; a person who understood life and enjoyed living. You are that reflection of your father and you can do him no greater honor than that. His attributes were passed down to your children as well, because they are all great kids. They do their grandfather proud as they continue his legacy. This is a time of sadness, losing such a man. However, you know that your father would not want any of you feeling sad about him. He led as complete and fulfilling life as a man could lead. I'm sure he wants to see smiles and hear laughter from his family, now and into the future, especially when you gather at family events and go through all of the great memories.Patty and I wish all of you God's Comfort, especially to your mother, who cared so much for your dad. As a song says; "God Bless the hands of the workingman, he knows his soul is his...."Frank and Patty Dundee

Dear McClelland Family, My heart is saddened for your loss...what a wonderful gentleman Mr. McClelland was. Praying that your memories will keep you until you meet again. Sincerely, Tracey Wedge Eggleston