John McLaren, at the age of 98, passed away peacefully at 1:00 pm at Brock Fahrni Pavilion, Vancouver, on January 14, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife Rose, his daughter Judy, his son Michael and his grandsons Trevor and Craig and survived by daughters, Lynne Shields and Nikki Albiston and sons Peter, Gregory and Mark, nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Vancouver on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 11:00 am. Located at Montcalm Street and 73rd Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canuck Place Children's Hospice would be appreciated.