John Earl McLean

John Earl McLean of Winchester died on July 30, 2003 at Winchester District Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was 65.
He is survived by wife Joan (nee Thompson) whom he married in Ormond on March 3, 1956.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1937 in Dundas County to the late James Edward McLean and Jennie Isabella (nee Cumming). He lived at RR 1 Winchester all his life where he worked as a farmer, trucker and cattle dealer.
He is survived by children Diane (Garry) Barkley and Bryan (Cathy); and grandchildren Adam, Angela and Meghan Barkley. Also surviving is brother Charles McLean of Metcalfe, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son Angus; and siblings Gerald and Agnes Lawrence.
He liked to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
The funeral was held at Duncan Funeral Home in Metcalfe on Aug. 2 with Rev. Bruce North officiating. Interment was at Springhill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Larry Allen, Robert Carkner, Tommy McLean, Ron Skuce, Shaun Thompson and Robbin Welk. Honorary pallbearers were George Oschmann and Ralph Preston.