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Joann (Nagel) Nesbitt posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all. I remember when the McClain family moved to Forest Trail and all the good memories growing up at "The Lake".
Floyd and Joann (Nagel) Nesbitt
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Jeanne Montgomery Smith posted a condolence
Monday, December 6, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with the entire McClain Family at this sad time. The Montgomery's have been so fortunate to have had such an amazing bond with The McClain Family since we both settled in Denville in 1964. Mr. McClain your legacy lives on...REST IN PEACE
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joe mcclain posted a condolence
Monday, December 6, 2010
So I was at my grandfathers funeral, and was thinking how I won't get to see any of my family for christmas, never mind the 25th, mine was today. I got to see my whole family, and even though it was a sad occasion, it really brought a smile to my face, and I know that's what grandpa would have wanted. That's all the presents I need, I will never forget you, and always love you grandpa!
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Maureen McClain Lee posted a condolence
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Dear Family,
I started to write this last night but I got too choked up. All of my aunts and uncles are really special to me. My uncles in particular because I lost my Dad when I was so young. I guess in my mind my Dad went on because his brothers and his best friend were still here. The happiest summer of my life was when I got to spend a week a piece at Uncle Ed's house, Uncle Joe's house, and Uncle Jim and Aunt Ev's house. I never saw Uncle Joe get mad. The only time he corrected me about anything was when he asked me, 'What's with the butt on the seat?" when I chose to sit back while everyone else was kneeling at church. He always had a big smile on his face and he always seemed really happy to see you. He spoke in a really loving and encouraging way when he talked to his kids. Whenever I saw him at family picnics he always seemed to be telling a joke and laughing. He was a great guy and I will miss seeing his smile.
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Karen Jacobus(Jake) posted a condolence
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Dear All--I was so very sorry to hear the news and couldn't help but smile when I saw this picture...it really is him! Your Dad(and husband)was an honest, caring, and loving man. I have great memories of sitting around your kitchen table enjoying his company for many meals. I know you will miss him dearly. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and wished I could get down to see all of you. Much love~Jake
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VFW Post 2519 posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Lord, grant eternal rest to your servant and our comrade in arms Joseph.
May your memory be eternal.
The Membership of Denville VFW Post 2519
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VFW Post 2519 posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Lord, grant eternal rest to your servant and our comrade in arms Steven.
May your memory be eternal.
The Membership of Denville VFW Post 2519
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Anne MacDonald posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
EILEEN: I KNOW HOW HEAVY YOUR HEART IS NOW. THEY SAY IT GETS LIIGHTER WITH TIME. WE SHALL SEE. MY BEST TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. YOUR JOE AND MY JACK WERE THE PERFECT HUSBAND AND FATHER. KEEP THE MEMORIES ALIVE. LOVE ALWAYS.
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Kevin Weber posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
As my sister said, "nothing but fond memories of you." Being next door neighbors it was almost a Saturday ritual to step outside our front door to see Mr. McClain tinkering with one of his beloved VW's. At which point I would say, "good morning Mr. McClain." and he would respond with "Weber you're a bum" followed by that great smile and a laugh. Cleary this ability of good natured ribbing was passed along all six of his children. One of my fondest memories is going to work with him one day to climb up into a crane and drive a huge tractor...a pretty cool thing for a 12 year old!
Nothing but great memories of growing up in Denville and having the McClains for neighbors. Thank you Mr. McClain...rest in peace.
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Ronny (Brawley) Burman posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Uncle Joe is in peace now. I continue my prayers for you that mourn. I pray for peace in your heart. Peace be with you Aunt Eileen, Kevin, Michael, Tim, Danny and Nancy, and extended family members. I hear you loved him up with all that you had. He was blessed by you. We are blessed over and over again by him. A strange thing about death somehow, it isn't the end. God continues using Uncle Joe's soul, and others we've said good bye to. Somehow we grow and learn more from that beautiful life we've been priveliged to love. I pray you find your continued blessings, I know Uncle Joe is not done yet. Find his life and ways in eachother. Celebrate and honor the life of a really sweet good man. I love you Uncle Joe very much. You made me feel special in your way by teasing me the way you did. You always did it with your smile. This is a good picture of you. You are in my heart and you won't go away. I miss you.
Rest in Peace Dear Uncle. XO I'm so sorry I can not be at the services, forgive me. Know that I am honoring Uncle Joe here in NC. I hate that I'm not with you, in spirit I am. May God be with you, and grant you peace in His love by those that surround you. Uncle Joe would say again, "Is she done yet?"
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Mary McCormick Lincoln posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
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Mary Brawley-Fuat posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Bismillah
Uncle Joe, kind, generous, sincere, and always loving. A man of honor and straightforward integrity. I am so grateful to have known him, to have spent time in his company, to learn from him, and to laugh with him. I am so proud to be among his family. My condolences and hugs for Aunt Eileen, Nancy, Kevin, Mike, Brian, Dan and Tim and their families. May God bless you all with comfort and peace for the tender and gracious care you gave as a family to this wonderful man. Love to all.
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Howard & Rhoda Shaw posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2010
We will always remember you and your famikly and the great times we had ovrr the years. You are with the angles now and we thank you for the memories.
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Debbie Garrison posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
To All,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
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Elaina Lucy-Thomas posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
My heart goes out to the entire McClain family.What a wonderful family man ,dedicated husband , loving father,grandfather and great grandfather he was. His memory will live on through all of you.
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Sr. Pat Blostic, Sr. Bernadette Connor OP, and Sr. Jane Abeln posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
With prayer and sympathy from the three Sisters in St. Christopher's convent. Sr. Pat who also works at Merry Heart, and Sr. Bernie who grew up in New York as a friend of Elaine.
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Lou Mignone posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
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Edward Cahalan posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
Dan, Tim and family - I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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The Luzzi Family posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
Heartfelt condolences from the Luzzi's to the McClain's on your loss.
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Yvoone and John posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
What a beautiful Soul. You will rest in Peace. Your legacy to me is that you and your beautiful family have touched my life. Blessings Yvonne and John
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Ken Mc Elroy posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
Mrs McClain Kevin Michael Brian Tim Dan and Nancy,
You have chosen a great picture to post of Mr MAC. This is exactly how I will remember him smiling;with pride at Sports venues or school fuctions or simply in and around town. He was so proud of all of his children and all of your varied and abundant accomplishments. I am sure he was exactly the same with the grand children. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks as this a particularly bad time of year to lose someone so dear. I am sure though that Mr MAC is sitting today in heaven smiling down and gladly awaiting the "celebration of Life" that I am sure you will all deliver over the coming days. The Denville Mansion in Heaven is getting pretty crowded but I am sure there is some grand laughs and jokes being shared among all Rest Well Mr MAC.
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Dorothy Weber Dennelly posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
Rest in peace Mr. McClain.
I have nothing but fond memories of you, but I am sure they pale in comparison to those memories you have left for your family.
You will be so dearly missed.
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andrea korval fabbri posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
I never met Mr. McClain but looking at this picture I think I can see that he gave his smile to his children and the grace of living a life that knows love.
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Bernadette Brawley Powers posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2010
Always remember Joe smiling..He was just one happy guy..Enjoyed watching him at the family picnics organizing the softball games..My prayers have been with him since I heard he was ill..and they will follow him into the next life and I will remind him.."You owe me one"..My condolences to Eileen who I knew since I was a kid in the old hood. May the good Lord comfort you and hold you tight..you have a large family that loves you from all sides..incl. me.
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lorraine mcclain posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Dad ~ There will never be enough words that I could speak to say what a wonderful man and father-in-law you were to me! I am a better person because of you and the love you have shown.... my children are better people because of the examples you have set...and of course the best gift you gave me......your son....my husband Dan. I know why he is such a great man and treats me so well......YOU...
You can rest now dad knowing you did
your job well here on earth and will always live on in your children, grand children and great grandchildren.
God Bless and thank you.
