Errol Lloyd McLean

Errol Lloyd McLean was born on March 18, 1944 to Enid Chambers McLean and Llewelyn McLean in Rock Spring, Hanover, Jamaica. Errol was the seventh of eight siblings. He was brother to Vincent Nelson (deceased), Lucille Gardner (deceased), Ceprian McLean (deceased), Vernie Williams, Easton McLean (deceased), Monica (Blossom) Beach (deceased) and Voisey Graham (deceased). After the death of his father, Errol went to live with his Grand-Aunt Katie Chambers, then his Uncle Uriah McLean and finally his Uncle Eric Clark. It was through Uriah that the seeds of his faith were first planted. Eric was the one to firmly impress upon Errol the importance of a good education. Errol attended Ruseas High School where he excelled in both his studies and track and field. After graduation, Errol enlisted in the Jamaican Defence Force and, in 1969, had his first son, Reginald. Errol continued to serve in the military until he migrated to Canada in 1970. From Canada, Errol moved to the U.S., and in 1972, married Cecile Beckford. The couple settled in New York and had a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Kerrian. Errol worked as an Insurance Salesman and became the father of his fourth child, Sean, and then later on, another daughter Tara. Errol went on to get his Real Estate license and worked as an agent for many years. Tragedy struck in 2007 when Errol’s eldest son Reginald was killed in a car accident. Errol’s heart was never the same. After retirement, Errol moved to Stamford where his remaining sisters lived. He often traveled to Jamaica, especially during the holidays when Connecticut's winters proved to be too cold. Errol was a people person and enjoyed making them laugh. Errol also had a reputation for being a sharp dresser. He could often be found in a business suit and liked to stop and put on a freshly ironed shirt in the middle of the day. When Errol wasn’t dressed to impress, he loved taking it easy with his friends and a good game of dominoes. Errol also loved to spend hours with his music collection. He was especially fond of making CDs for other people. In his later years, Errol’s faith became extremely important to him. He often remarked that he had nothing to worry about because he was a child of God and that the Lord sent angels to watch over him. He also spent time every morning praying for all of his children. Errol was a brother, father, uncle, husband, grandfather and friend. His family includes his five children: Reginald (deceased) & Federicka McLean, Christopher McLean, Kerrian & Alfred Wanga, Sean McLean & Tara McLean. He was also blessed with six grandchildren (Rajiv, Regina, Payton, Vivicka, Caleb & Joshua) and a great-grandson (Aries). Errol also leaves behind a host of family and friends. He will be laid to rest in Stamford, Connecticut. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00PM at Graves Medley Funeral Services 31, Stillwater Ave., Stamford, CT. Interment is private.

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Errol Lloyd McLean

March 18, 1944 - July 8, 2024