Obituary of Charles Richard Boyd MacLaren

MacLAREN, Rick Suddenly but peacefully in hospital at Lindsay, Ontario on Saturday morning, September 26th, 2009. Charles Richard Boyd MacLaren of Arnprior at the age of 42 years. Beloved son of William Boyd and Rose Ann (Levecque). Dear father of Stephanie and Mitchell. Survived by their mother, Tina (Reny) MacLaren. Loved brother of Audrey of Winnipeg, Virginia Lankamp (Robert), Maria and Frances Campbell (Aaron), all of R.R.# 2, Arnprior. Cherished uncle of Anthony MacLaren. Special friend of Tammy Farrell of Lindsay. Fondly remembered by many friends, especially Dave, Andrew Chris and Everette and many others unknown to us at this time. Rick worked Research and Development with Asten-Johnson in Kanata for over 20 years. A tireless volunteer and proud captain of Station 3, McNab/Braeside Fire Department. He was the Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Township of McNab/Braeside. Friends may join us for visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Eucharistic Celebration in remembrance of Rick's life will be conducted in Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street, Arnprior on Thursday morning, October 1st at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow at the Goshen Cemetery. For those wishing, a donation made to the McNab/Braeside Fire Department or the Arnprior Hospital "Partners in Caring" campaign would be appreciated by Rick's family.