Bedford, NH; John B. McClung Sr., 88, died peacefully Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loving family.

Born, raised, and educated in Brockton, Massachusetts, son of the late John and Helen (Gogan )McClung, a graduate of Brockton High School, he served in the army for 2 years, including an overseas posting in Germany, and then he went on to earn his Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He held several positions in the Northeast before settling in Atkinson, New Hampshire, and working at Raytheon in Andover, Massachusetts, for 25 years before retiring.

John had a love for music throughout his life. His musical talents included playing piano, clarinet, and saxophone. He performed in a professional band in his younger years. He also learned ballroom dancing and did it so well that he was asked to become an instructor.  In addition, John enjoyed playing bridge and tennis and watching his favorite New England sports teams. Above all, time with family was most important, especially holiday gatherings. John will be remembered fondly for his quick wit and great sense of humor; he will be dearly missed.

John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joanne (Kent) McClung of Bedford; a son, John B. McClung Jr., and his wife, Diane, of Merrimack, New Hampshire; two daughters, Cathy Stewart and her husband, Jim, of Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, and Susan McClung, of Malden, Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Kevin, Brian, Sean, Jimmy, and Megan; five great-grandchildren, Leandra, Orion, Omar, Lila, and Gordon; two brothers, O. William McClung and his wife, Hannah Jo, of Nebraska, and Robert McClung and his wife, Gayla, of Oregon. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Steven McClung, and two sisters, Deborah Parrot and Nancy McClung.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend John's Life Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, New Hampshire. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Atkinson Cemetery.