William M. McClay

william mcclay
Portland-William M. McClay Jr.,88, of State Street, died Friday, February 10, 2017, at Pine Point Center in Scarborough. He was born in Bangor on July 9, 1928, a son of William M. Sr. and Mary E. (Coney) McClay. He attended Bangor schools and graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School. He married Beatrice Inman on February 25, 1948, at Saint Marys Church in Bangor. He worked in sales of wholesale pharmaceutical products and was a member of the New England Pharmacy Association. He was past president of Traveling Mens Association, a professional salesman group, and a former scout leader. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and wintering in Florida. He is predeceased by two sisters, Patricia Ann Stefanski and Katherine Jane McClay. He is survived by his loving wife Betty; a daughter, Barbara Angelasante and husband Michael of Old Orchard Beach; two sons, Ronald M. McClay and wife Nancy of Marco Island, Florida, and Gerald A. McClay and wife Joanna of Old Orchard Beach; a sister, Connie Jean Martin of Bangor; seven grandchildren, Kathy, Ron, Billy, Scott, Philip, Erin, and Heather; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the spring followed by burial at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Those wishing to view Williams memorial page of share online condolences my visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Memorial donations may be made to the Resident Activities Fund, Pine Point Center, 67 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074-8813.

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  1. Aunt Betty and family, you are all in our thoughts and in our prayers. Uncle Bill had such a great smile and a wonderful sense of humor. God bless you all. Dick and Nancy

    – Richard and Nancy Inman

  2. Barbara, Mike, Ron and Bill and the entire family:My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    – Priscille Gagnon

  3. Jerry, I’m so sorry for your loss of your father. May the memories that you have, take place of the sorrow you have. You and your family are in my Thoughts and Prayers. God Bess you all

    – Terri Kimball

  4. Betty, Barbara , Ronald , Jerry and Family ,I’m so sorry for your loss …I was so happy to be one of his caregivers at State Street . His humor and words of wisdom at the most unexpected times … priceless He is one of those people who enter your life , that no matter how brief , you never forget .Bill made me laugh,I loved the banter he kept going the minute I walked in the room ,He was a wonderful guy . Wishing you much comfort and peace at this difficult time .Tracy Nash <3

    - Tracy Nash

  5. We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful full life of memories he has left you all with! With healing prayers from Amy & Jim and family.

    – The Dyer Family

  6. R.I.P. Bill We worked together for many years at Bangor Drug Co./Cook Everett and Pennell , I will always remember you as having a positive attitude and being a hard working caring person . Mike

    – Mike Gower


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