Obituary of Mary A. McClellan

Mary Ann D'Acunto McClellan passed away at Notre Dame Convalescent Home in Norwalk on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the age of 102. She was born in Darien on September 25, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Mallozzi D'Acunto. She graduated from Darien High School with high honors. She was employed by W. T. Grant for 10 years and also worked for the Darien public school system. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence R. McClellan one of the original founders of the Darien VFW after World War II, and also one of the original founders of the Darien Little League. Mrs. McClellan was also predeceased by her daughter Mary Cecilia McClellan. Mrs. McClellan was predeceased by her brother John A. D'Acunto and his wife Jean, her brother Joseph P. D'Acunto and her sister Emma D'Acunto Dance and her husband Edwin. Mary also was predeceased by her sister Cecilia D. D'Acunto and the first born of her parents John P. D'Acunto, who died at one-year old. She leaves behind her nieces Joan M. Dance and Patricia J. Dance of Darien, John D'Acunto of Norwalk, Pamela Nevins of Stamford, Robert Nevins and William Nevins and cousins and great nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and her smile and gratitude to her loving family and all who cared for her. The family wants to thank Notre Dame Convalescent Home for the excellent care given to our Aunt Mary for the past eight years and four months, especially by Sister Lucy. Friends may call at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, CT on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien, CT on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Notre Dame Convalescent Home, 76 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820