JOHN L. (JOCK) MCLENNAN

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JOHN L. (JOCK) MCLENNAN Jock passed away on the evening of December 20, 2007. His memory will be cherished by Helen, his wife of 61 years, by his daughter Marian and son-in-law Trygve John Ringereide, his son Ian and partner M. Antoinette and by his niece Helen and extended family in Australia. Jock was born in Montreal on August 8, 1919, the only son of Guy S. McLennan, M.C. and Marjorie Fetherstonhaugh McLennan. He attended Selwyn House School in Montreal and Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario. During the Second World War Jock served with the Royal Highland Regiment The Black Watch, 1st Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Division. He was wounded in Normandy in July 1944. The majority of Jock's working career was spent in various capacities with the Bank of Montreal, in Montreal. In 1971 he moved to Winnipeg as Head of the Real Estate Department for the Prairie Region. In mid-life Jock's artistic sensibilities found expression at the potter's wheel. Many of his creations have given lasting pleasure to family and friends. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be interred in the McLennan plot in Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal. If desired, a donation in Jock's memory to the Salvation Army would honour his lifelong respect for an institution he felt served the Canadian Forces so admirably during the Second World War. A gathering will take place at a later date to allow family and friends an opportunity to celebrate Jock's dry wit and gentle spirit. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 26, 2007