McLaren, Earl John Earl passed away in the Perth hospital on Monday March 30th, 2020 at the age of 66 years. He was the loved husband of Audrey (Gemmill) McLaren, father of Christine McLaren (Melissa Potvin); step-father of Gerald (Tracy Rice) Gemmill, Kenneth (Wanda Tye) Gemmill, Linda (Dennis McGinn) Gemmill, Barbara Gemmill (Charles Cooke) and grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Earl will be sadly missed by sisters Iva McGinnis (late Francis) and Iona (John) Skaug, all his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edith and Welsey McLaren. A gathering to honour Earl’s life will be held later. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.