John Joseph McLain “Sarge,” 64, of Tolland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 20, 1960, in Syracuse, NY, John was the beloved son of the late Roy W. and Anna Ida (Spina) McLain. Growing up in a military family, John had the unique experience of living worldwide, including New York, Alabama, California, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Malta, England, Finland, and Germany. John proudly served our country with the U.S. Army National Guard Aviation Unit. He dedicated 29 years of his career to the Connecticut Department of Corrections as a correctional officer and sniper on the Special Operations Team, retiring in 2022. John was also a Crew chief/Flight Engineer.
John McLain Obituary – (1960-2024) (courant.com)