Passed suddenly away in the presence of his loving family Lt. (N) Sean McLennon Commanding Officer RCSCC 166 Fort Townshend. Predeceased by father, Wilfred McLennon and sister Colette McLennon. Leaving to mourn his wife and best friend Deanne (nee Clarke), son Luke (Kelly-Ann) and daughter Nicole (Zachary), mother Madge McLennon, Corner Brook, brother David (Beverly), sisters: Denise (Alex) Crocker, Sharon, Janet (Armen) Vartanyan, Sherrie Adams; brother-in-law Duane (Angie) Clarke and sister-in-law Denise (Wade) Jenkins; nieces and nephews Jonathan, Mitchell, Sarah, Amanda, Michael, Colette, Sylvan, Shane, Craig, Julie, McLennon, Mitchell and Morgan; also a large number of relatives and friends including the Officers and Cadets of his corps. Funeral Mass was held from St. Patrick's Church, St. John’s, on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The mass was a beautiful and sad event ... the church was full -- family, friends, Aliant co-workers from across the province and cadets. The funeral home was full of people saddened and shocked by Sean's death. We have heard so many stories of Sean's smile all the time, his ability to do anything, his willingness to help friends and co-workers any time, his love of Deanne, Luke and Nicole and what a good father, leader, husband, son and role model he was with a sense of adventure, fun, spirituality and service. He was truly, as Hedley Smith put it ..."a shining light". We saw amazing pictures of Harley Davidsons and snowmobiles and concerts with Deanne and couple friends and listened and danced to ACDC and so much other music he loved. At the reception following the funeral mass at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56, Pleasantville, Sean was recognized by the Canadian Forces and sea cadets. Back in Corner Brook on Friday afternoon in Palliative Care at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital, we remembered Sean with prayer and celebration with mother Madge, and local family. We got to know so much about Sean in the days since his death. Our hearts ache for Deanne, Luke and Nicole and all those whom he touched. His impact was far-reaching and he will be sorely missed, remembered and celebrated always. Many thanks to all those who shared stories, condolences and time as well as donations and flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 56, the Canadian Mental Health Association, NL or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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