Entered into rest at the St. Vicent de Paul Hospital on Sunday December 28, 2003. John Raymond McLaren of Brockville, formerly of Ottawa age 77 years. Beloved husband of the former Annie Beryl Watson. Brother of Earl McLaren (Janice) of Brockville. Raymond is survived by 3 God children Gregory Whitteker (Angie) of Morrisburg, Jim Willis (Mary-Lynn)of Stittsville, Nancy Jones of Almonte. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and his beloved pet dog "Ginger". Predeceased by a sister Dorene Whitteker. Friends may at the Barclay Funeral Home 137 Pearl St. East on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in Wall St. United Church on Wednesday December 31, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Spring Hill Cemetery in the Spring. In memoriams to the Canadian Cancer Society, Hospice of Providence Palliative Care or Wall St. United Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.