Jean E. McClay, 89, of Palmer Township, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Easton Hospital.
Born August 27, 1926 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm M. McClay, Jr. and Celia S. (Grablunis) McClay.
Jean was an English teacher in the Easton Area School District for 41 years and was a founding member of the Chansonnette Theatre, Easton. She was a graduate of Easton High School and Otterbein University and attended Lehigh University.
Jean was a member of the former Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton and a volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Association of Easton. She also served as Judge of Elections in Palmer Township.
Surviving are a nephew, Malcolm McClay, IV, and two nieces, Meaghan McClay and Jeannie Seetch. Her brothers, Malcolm M. McClay, III and Roderick J. McClay died earlier.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 7 – 8:30 pm on Friday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, Pa 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
eileen mcclay
June 6, 2016 at 3:28 pm
The world lost a very amazing person on June 4th 2016,,We shall miss her and her visits to Colorado. She loved going up to our Rocky mountains and always said she wished our Rockies were in Easton.
She will be missed by her namesake Jeannie Seetch and by her husband John, and all of us in Colorado. She had a great sense of humor and we spent many hours laughing and also playing games, of which she usually beat all of us, except for Rod, he gave her a run for it.
Well, she is now with Mac and Rod and her mom Celia, who also loved to visit us in Colorado. Good bye Aunt Jean or shall I say AJ.
Eileen McClay
Meaghan
June 8, 2016 at 5:41 pm
Aunt Jean – I will miss you to the moon and back….you have been an important part of my life the for last 30 + years and I will never forget all the times we went back and forth on my life choices and how you were there to pick me up when I needed it. I was not ready to for this but know that you are at peace now.
With all my love forever and always
Meaghan
Mary Elizabeth
June 9, 2016 at 11:17 am
a gutsy and dedicated woman. thanks for show-biz and friendship memories.
Cheryl O’Brien
June 9, 2016 at 12:26 pm
Jean – I will always cherish the memory of you taking me to the Franklin Institute when I was a child. It was a special treat that you gave to me. You are an inspiration to all of our family. We will miss you and I know my father will miss your e-mails.
Love to you and your family from the Ruvolis part of the clan.
Maurice Ehrlich MD
June 10, 2016 at 10:31 am
Dear Jean, volunteering to direct my, and Bonnie’s musical “Who’s Who?” by lifting the cigarette from your smoking lips and fecklessly crying “I’LL do it!” Thus started the artistic relationship with our own version of the art deco Dorothy parker. Your suggestions were always practical and ultimately humorous because your mind was in the audience while ours were in the clouds befogged with accepting Tony awards. Thank you Jean for the palpable education in theater and show biz. I will admit that I thought you had the strength, experience and chutzpah to correct ME, Shakespeare and Beethoven. Thank you so much for the fun and creative excitement of your company and the Chansonette Theatre.
Shirley Covert
June 13, 2016 at 10:58 pm
Dear Alyce, Mickey, Meaghan and Family,
So sorry for your loss, Aunt Jean was a wonderful lady. I remember all the good times over the years at Mitman Rd. and at my home. Aunt Jean will be missed by so many folk’s
I will miss her many e-mails. May you find comfort in your faith in GOD and your memories of your dear one.
You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
My love and hugs to all,
Aunt Shirley