Dr. Robert McClelland, of Vero Beach, formerly of New York City and Buck Hill Falls, Pa. died peacefully at home on Oct. 28, 2009 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Barbara Brush Day and devoted father of Jean D. Kofol (Milan), Boston, Susan M. Day, Alpharetta, Ga. and Robert B. Day, Las Vegas. Four grandchildren, Timothy, Christopher, Michael and Caroline Kofol and his sister, Barbara D. Dugan, also survive him. Born in East Orange, N.J. on Aug. 21, 1917 to Meta (McClelland) and Louis DeVoursney Day, he grew up in Summit, N.J. and graduated from Deerfield Academy, Wesleyan University and The University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army Medical Corps and was a dedicated ophthalmologist and longtime professor and staff member at The Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He was also a member of the St. Andrew’s Society, N.Y., The Union Club, N.Y. and the John’s Island Club.In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in his memory to The John’s Island Foundation, 6001 Hwy. A1A, Box 8323, Indian River Shores, FL, 32963.
