Death and Legacy
McLean resumed the practice of law in Hartford, and died of heart disease in Simsbury, on June 6, 1932 (age 74 years, 243 days). He is interred at Simsbury Cemetery.
His will established the non-profit McLean Fund, which has since operated two enterprises in his home town of Simsbury - a retirement home and a private game refuge or park. The McLean Game Refuge consists of over 4,200 acres (17 km2) of land in Simsbury and Granby and is open to the public; part of it has been designated a National Natural Landmark. The McLean Home has evolved into a multi-faceted elder-care organization offering services ranging from visiting nurses and adult day care to long-term care and hospice.
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