MCLACHLAN: Maurice Glen “Tractor” of Vanastra
Posted By Haskett Funeral Home On October 23, 2026 @ 4:26 PM In Obituary | 59 Comments
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Glen’s passing on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in his 75th year. Born in Seaforth, Ontario, Glen spent his life in Huron County, where he built a life surrounded by family, friends, and a community he cared deeply about. Glen was the devoted husband of Linda (Bailey) McLachlan for 22 years. Cherished father of John (Stephanie) McLachlan, Joan (Fabian) Lopez, Jennifer (David) Hastings, Lori (Eric) Kennedy, Robbie McLachlan, and Katie Londry (Ryan Gilroy). Dear stepfather of Kristoffer Cannon, Kaitlyn Cannon, Kelsey Cannon, and John Underwood. Loving grandfather of Bobby (Emily), Samantha; Stacy (Anthony), Cody, Taylor; Ethan, Cassandra, Mackenna; Cordell, Paige, Kailee, Tori; Ella, Jordan; Sydney, Olivia, Lennox; Raven (Sam); and River. Dear great-grandfather of Henry, Riley, Avery, Zyon; Finnley, and Orion. Beloved brother of June Blaine (Don Barwick), Jack (Mary Helen) McLachlan, Lois Scoins, Carol McLachlan (Gus Feeney), and Don (Kim) McLachlan. Glen will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, siblings-in-law, extended family, friends, and fellow members of the Egmondville United Church. While we will miss Glen dearly, we take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his first wife of 32 years, Sandra; his parents, Muriel and Bob McLachlan; his firstborn daughter, Cheryl; his granddaughter, Alicia; and his brother-in-law, Ray Scoins.
A runner in his youth and a carpenter as a young man, Glen continued to embrace life with determination and spirit after an accident in 1989 left him using a wheelchair. He worked at Plant Paradise and also dedicated much of his life to volunteering, helping others, and giving back to the community he cared so much about. Through his work with the Huron County and Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance accessibility teams, Glen helped make his community a more accessible and welcoming place for others. Many will also fondly remember his enthusiasm for selling Harley tickets to raise funds for Vanastra Community initiatives.
Glen had a playful spirit and a lifelong love of Disney. Some of his happiest memories were made exploring Walt Disney World with his family. For many years, he also brought a little magic of his own to the community by dressing up as Santa Claus, spreading Christmas cheer and creating happy memories for children and families. He loved bringing smiles to the faces of others, and his playful spirit will be fondly remembered.
Glen’s family would like to extend a very special and heartfelt thank you to the many support workers and caregivers who were part of his life over the years. Your kindness, patience, compassion, and friendship meant so much to Glen and to those who loved him. We are deeply grateful for the care you provided, the relationships you built, and the many ways you helped make his days brighter.
Family and friends are warmly invited to gather for a celebration of Glen’s life at the Vanastra Recreation Centre, 26 Toronto Boulevard, Huron East on Sunday, November 8th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. A private family interment will be held at Maitlandbank Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Glen to Alzheimer Society – Southwest Partners, St. Elizabeth Foundation and Egmondville Church.
Condolences for the family of “MCLACHLAN: Maurice Glen “Tractor” of Vanastra”
Glen, you changed my world in so many ways. Thank you for letting me be part of it and I enjoyed our giggles and our long talks about Disney. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and love of everything you held dear. Because of you “I booked the trip”.
I shall miss our time together and will hold you dear in my memories.
Linda, Glen was one in a million and a kindred spirit. We connected immediately and I am so grateful I was chosen to take care of him. I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your entire family
With much love
Theresa PSW
SE Health Care
Our Deepest condolences to the family. Glenn was a very community minded person. I enjoyed working with him on the Vanastra Recreation Committee, and going out selling those Harley Davidson fundraisers tickets with him.
Deepest sympathy to all Glen’s family. Remember the good times .
To the Family of Glenn;
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss of a character of a man. I worked with Glen when he was the President of the Parents Association and I was the principal of the Vanastra Public School. He was a treat to work with, adding humour when needed and being serious when it was .required. Glen was also a concerned, caring, understanding parent who wanted the best for Katie in all areas of the curriculum. I also met Glen when he worked at Plant Paradise and found him most helpful and filled with good advice. Even though he was confined to a wheelchair, he made the best of every situation. What a wonderful legacy he left to pass on to his family. May God comfort you as you mourn.
Gary and I were saddened to hear of Glens passing. Condolences to Linda, his children and siblings.
Sincerely Gary and Marie Van Dorp
To all the McLachlan family
My deepest condolences to you all . Please accept my sympathies at this difficult time .
Kelly O’Neil
Dear McLachlan family and Linda’s family we send our heartfelt condolences to all of you at this sad and difficult time. Glen was an inspiration to all for his positive outlook and willing spirit. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
He really was proud of what he and others accomplished in Vanastra. We lived in Vanastra for 10yrs and loved it’s small community. Everyone there made it it’s own community. So many great memories thanks to Glenn. He really made it s sprecial place to live. Involved in everything. He will be missed.
My condolences to Glen’s family, I remember him driving the school bus for the High School soccer team, he was so positive and a real pleasure to be around. He will be missed by all who knew him .
So sorry Linda and family. I knew Glen for many years and Linda from work. Keep your memories close and forever in your hearts.
Nate, Bob and I are so deeply sorry for the loss of Glen. I always found him funny and entertaining. We know he will be sorely missed by all. Our deepest condolences
Sharon Barwick, Nate Zúñiga (son) and (Bob Spaetgens)
Heartfelt condolences to the entire McLachlan families .
Gord and Janice
My condolences to the McLachlan family on Glen’s passing. Treasure your memories!
Linda, and family.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Glens passing. He was a pillar in the community, never saying no when asked if he could lend a hand. His time with the Vanastra Lions club is of notable significance and his contributions were felt far and wide. Harley tickets by the thousands over the years. His annual visit to the fire hall in Brucefield was a treat and we missed him when the Harley program ended. May your fond memories of a good and faithful human being sustain you in your grief in the days and weeks ahead.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Always a pleasure to talk to Glen. May God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to both families.
He will truly be missed.
McLachlan family:
Our deepest condolences to your family. Hold those treasured memories close to your heart. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Sending our most Sincere Condolences on your great loss.
Sending deepest condolences on Glenn’s passing.
With our deepest sympathy, on Glens passing . He was always a joy to chat to at plant paradise .
My sympathies to the entire family. Thinking especially of you Linda during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to Jack and Mary Helen and the Mclachlan family
Dear Glen, as I know you’ll be reading all these wonderful tributes that you truly deserve. Most of them are from Friends that you probably never knew that you had touched the Hearts of so dearly. Yes, even me, you left me with a smile or a silly grin each time we would talk as you stopped in front of our house on your way back from the store smacking your lips in front of me enjoying the ” single” ice cream cone that you bought. And again every time, I would ask those famous words….only one ? you didn’t think of me ?? And again, you would smile shrewdly and say ” No”…get your own !! All this I say in jest and in humour…the things I will miss mostly of my Friend !!
To Linda and all your Family, we wish for you the same type of wonderful memories of Glen. The sorrow will be there, but may it be overcome someday soon with the memories of this great man that touched so many, many people…
P.S. To Saint Peter.
If Glen shows up at the gates enjoying an ice cream cone…..save your breath…he didn’t bring you one !!!!
Andy and Linda Smart ❤
Our deepest sympathy to you Linda and all the McLachlan family. Glen was such a caring dedicated man and will be missed by many. Hugs to all.
Glen was a childhood memory for me at Egmondville United Church, where I first knew him. Growing up we went to different schools, but always met up again at church. Glen will definitely be missed.
Sending my sincere condolences To Linda and the whole family. 🙏
Cherish all the fond memories ✨️ 💖
Deepest Sympathy to all of Glen’s family and friends.
My deepest sympathies to Lois and all your family on the passing of your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Linda and families – deepest sympathy. May you find peace in family and friends.
Mary & Jim
John,Stephanie and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences
To all the McLachlan family and friends my sincere sympathy. Glen was always a friendly face at church or wherever I encountered him. A truly positive person.
McLachlan Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your families.
The Stackhouse Family
To all who knew & loved Glen; I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences. Sharing in his life and legacy, you have been blessed. So embrace all of your fondest memories and share your happiest memories daily as you learn to carry on in Glen’s absence. God Bless & Rest in Eternal Peace Glen .
Our sincere condolences to all the McLachlan families at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim & Danica
To the Family of Glen,
I started visiting with Glen and Linda a couple of years ago when I joined the caregiver group for Egmondville United. I really didn’t know him before that but I honestly found him to be a warm interesting individual. He had lots of stories to share as we enjoyed Linda’s delicious cookies! My sincere condolences to all the family. I will miss those visits!
Linda and Families.
We are sorry to hear of Glens’s passing you are in our thoughts and prayers ..With Sympathy.Mark&Kathy.
June, Jack, Lois, Carol, Don and families. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Glen. May your memories keep him close to your heart. Our thoughts are with you.
Linda and McLachlan families
Our sincere condolences on Glen’s passing. Always hold those treasured memories close to your heart.
Tom and Twyla
My sincere condolences to the McLachlan family. Glen will be truly missed
Mark Consitt
Thinking of you, Linda, Kris, Kaitlyn, Kelsey & John, as well as Glen’s family during this challenging, heartbreaking time. What a treasure of memories Glen has left you with to help comfort you. Our sincerest condolences to you all.
-Rick & Carolyn Powell
John, Stephanie, Bobby, Samantha & family. My sincere condolences on the passing of Glen. Thinking of you all.
Our condolences to the all Glen’s family
Linda and McLachlan families
Our heartfelt condolences to you. Glen was a true pillar of the Vanastra community and I had the pleasure of getting to know him thru his support and commitment to the Vanastra Recreation Centre and Daycare. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace.
Tammy and Pete Martene
So sorry to hear of Glen’s passing.
Linda:
I was so surprised to hear of Glen.
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Life sure knows how to throw us those curve balls. Take care of yourself
Colleen Lowes
Linda:
I was so surprised to hear of Glen.
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Life sure knows how to throw us those curve balls. Take care of yourself
Colleen Lowes
Linda, our most sincere condolences to you and the whole McLachlan family.
Marian and Mike
Condolences to the whole family. Glen was so personable and so very community minded. He made things better for so many.
Lots of memories on and off the BROOMBALL ice………and Santa Claus even came for our family Christmas a couple of years. He will be missed by those who knew him……
We wish our condolences to Glens family.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Linda and family, We are so sadden to hear of Glens passing. My sister and I enjoyed our time with Glen talking about coins. Our Condolence are with you and family at this sad time.
Sending our condolences to the entire McLachlan family.
Iain and Sharon Hastie
So very sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. He was a very special person.
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all to Glen’s family…Linda, his children and their families, his step children, siblings and their families, and his many caregivers and numerous friends.
My visits won’t be the same without Glen being present. I admire the strength and commitment Glen showed after his accident and his unwavering participation in community events through the years. You faced life with gusto and our communities are better for it. God bless you Glen and all of your family. Rest in peace.
Dear Linda & family,
Our condolences to you on your painful loss of Glen.
He was a good man ad I have many fond memories of him from Clinton.
May he rest in peace.
Paul & Beth Anstett
Sincere Sympathy to the McLachlan families at this change to the families with Glenn’s loss. Helen Craig
Linda and the McLachlan families, We are saddened to hear of Glen’s passing and extend our deepest sympathy to all. May your many cherished memories of times shared with Glen help you through this difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price
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Dear Lois and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.