Rose P. McLean, age 92, of High Rock Rd, Hamden, passed away July 19, 2009 at Harborside Arden House in Hamden. Rose is the widow of Allan L. McLean; mother of Linda & her husband Ronald Vanacore, Sr, of Hamden and the late Nancy McLean and grandmother of Ronald Jr. & his wife Alisa Vanacore of Hamden and Michael Vanacore of Middletown. Rose is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in Hamden on Dec. 8, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Ernest & Dorothy Peet Leuenberger. Rose's family would like to thank the Arden House staff, especially (4-AB) for the wonderful care and compassion they provided Rose in her time of need, and also her special sister in-law Charlotte Peet for everything she has done to help both Rose and Allan over the years. Relatives and friends may attend her Graveside Service on WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2911 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT 06518.