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William "Bill" McClain

December 12, 1941 — November 16, 2021

William D. McClain "Bill", 79, passed away on Nov 16th in Phoenix Arizona, where he lived for 33 years.  Born and raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, graduate of Haverford High School, went on to Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, followed by Villanova University.  Leader of Global Excellence at Suez, top of his field as a micro-electronics water treatment engineer.  He was united in marriage to Donna M Walker on Sep 5th 1964.  Survived by daughter Irene “Renie” McKinley, son William D McClain Jr "Guy" (wife Marie A McClain), son David McClain (wife Amy McClain); grandchildren Devon McKinley, Trevor McClain, Hannah McClain, Everett McClain; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tony and Linda DiGiacomo; brother-in-law Johnny Tulli; niece Angel DiGiacomo.  Preceded in death by wife Donna M McClain; father and mother Clifford and Edna McClain and sister-in-law Denise Tulli.  Bill was a kind, gentle and loving husband and father.  He was loved by his family, friends and colleagues and will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 27, 2021 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, followed by his funeral service at 10:00 AM. Interment Valley Forge Memorial Gardens.

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Visitation

Saturday, November 27, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am

The Donohue Funeral Home - Upper Darby

8401 West Chester Pike, PA 19082

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Funeral Service

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am

The Donohue Funeral Home - Upper Darby

8401 West Chester Pike, PA 19082

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Interment

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