January 1,2022
Brian Hartley McLain; 57; of Cato, NY passed away at Auburn Community Hospital, Auburn, NY, He was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Harvey Emerson and Doris Helen (Merrill ) McLain. Mr. McLain has been a lifetime resident of Cato. He was past employed with Sysco Food, Warners, NY; Binghamton Rd Construction, Binghamton, NY; and GreenIsland Construction, Syracuse, NY. Brian enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his kids at the family camp. He also liked to work on his farm. Brian is survived by his wife of 39 years: Catherine A. McLain of Cato, their five children: Brian Michael (Nicole) McLain of Martville, NY; Jennifer Doris (Brian) Phelps of Cato, NY; Amber May (Daniel) Skinner of Parish, NY; Robert Thomas (Akilah Spencer) McLain of Cato, NY; and Kristine Lillian (Nicholas Sharp) McLain of Cato, NY; his seven siblings: Lillian Cabral, Harvey McLain, Stewart McLain, Elaine Lynch, Laura Richards, Daryl McLain, and Harry McLain; 6
grandchildren: Taylor McLain, Matthew Phelps, Elizabeth McLain, Grace Phelps, Brian McLain Jr., and Hunter Sharp and several nieces, nephews and close extended family. There will be a Celebration of Life at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held privately. There will be no calling hours. The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. Second St. S., Fulton has care of the arrangements.
Condolences to the family.
Sorry for your loss. May God grant all the McLain family peace and good memories.
Dan and Carla Wiemers (Grace Church)
Pastor Lillian, Stewart and family,
We are saddened by your loss and we are praying for peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Merrill and Cherie House
Condolences to the family. May they find peace and comfort at this time.
My deep condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May you find peace in your faith and past memories.