Obituary of Albert H. McClure

Albert Henry McClure, age 92, died suddenly on June 9, 2012 at Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, MA. Al was born on March 23, 1920 to Arthur and Rose (Duesel) McClure in Worcester, MA. He was the devoted husband of the late Irene M. (Styffe) McClure. He leaves his daughters, Carol Ryan and her husband David, and grandsons Jon and Joey of Boxford, and Joanne Williams, her husband Rick and grandsons Gregory and Derek of Duxbury, as well as his cousins Earl Duesel, Judith Moreau Giggey and Jane Moreau Bates. He was a graduate of South High School, Worcester Academy, and attended two years at Mass State before joining the Air Force in WW II. He was a flight navigational instructor on B-17s and B-29s on airbases in Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas and forever after he could step outside on a starry night and describe the sky according to the constellations or detect the engine of a B-17 flying over. After the war, he was in sales for National Cash Register and Formsprag Company, and became a manufacturing representative for his own company in Worcester specializing in mechanical clutches. He was an avid golfer as well as a Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots fan. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, birdwatching, and being with his family. He was a longtime resident of both Paxton, MA and West Harwich, MA where he enjoyed many memorable summers. He was a former member of Oak Hill Golf Course, Wychmere Harbor Club, Cranberry Valley and Bonita Springs Golf Course. In later years, Al lived in Naples, Florida and Duxbury, MA. He had a long and wonderful life and will be missed by his many friends and family. Burial is private and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Contributions in Al’s memory may be made to the Jordan Hospital Fund, 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 or online at www.jordanhospital.org.