James Lamson McLennan, 89, of Skaneateles, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Born in Syracuse, to the late William and Doris McLennan and married for 60 years to the late Robin Lutzy McLennan. Jim graduated from Syracuse University with a Degree in Marketing and Transportation. He served 30 years in the New York Air National Guard and was Commander of the 138th Fighter Squadron at Hancock Air National Guard Base. He also was an airline sales representative for 30+ years with KLM and Northwest/Delta airlines and an Honorary Emerald Ambassador to the island of Aruba. He was a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan and a member of the Skaneateles Country Club.
Jim is survived by his sons Brad (Joni) of Skaneateles and Todd (Julie) of Florida. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Patrick (Elizabeth Rogalia), Elizabeth (Leif) Sve, and Jamie (Jude Renzi) as well as a sister Ruth Schermerhorn of Skaneateles, nieces and nephews and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smile Train, https://smiletrain.org.
Online condolences for the family may be left at robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.