R. Layton McClare
1937-2021
It is with sadness that the family of Robert Layton McClare
announces his passing on September 12, 2021 at Hospice House in
Fredericton. Born in Windsor, NS, on December 5, 1937, he was a loving
husband to Doreen (Davis) McClare.
In addition to his wife, Doreen, Layton leaves behind his
son, Mike McClare (Michele) of Scotch Settlement, NB; grandchildren,
Gavin and Ryan McClare of Fredericton, NB; sisters, Pauline Goldsmith
and Edith Paul (Bud) of Dartmouth, NS; sisters-in-law, Francis Combes
and Elisabeth (John) Ainsworth, brother-in-law George (Kathy) Davis;
Aunt-in-law Louise Parker; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Layton
was predeceased by his son, Mark Layton; parents, Horace and Alice
(Lyon) McClare; brothers, Donald, Walter, and Edwin McClare; and
infant brothers John Avery McClare and Charles Gordon
McClare.
Layton lived in Hillsvale, NS, working on the family farm and
lumber mill. He attended Horton academy for grades 9-11, Acadia for
his Applied Science Certificate and then onto NS Tech for his Civil
Engineering degree in 1960. He helped fund his school with summer
assignments to the Canadian Officers Training Corps
(COTC).
His career started with four years as an engineer building
highways in PEI with the Federal department of highways. Layton moved
with Doreen and Mark to St. John’s to help “finish the
drive in ’65”, where Michael was born two months later. After six
years in NFLD, the family moved to Saint John, NB, in 1970 for a short
six-month stint before Layton accepted a new job in Fredericton with
the NB Department of Economic Growth where he rose to Assistant Deputy
Minister. Fifteen years later he accepted a role as the
Provincial/Federal Project Coordinator helping build the Hugh John
Flemming Forestry Complex before finishing his career as Executive
Director with the NB Department of Health and Safety prior to his
retirement in 1998.
Layton stayed very active in his community volunteering with
The Epsilon Y’s Men, Cub Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Provincial
Artisans, and Grace Memorial Baptist Church. He was an active member
of Fredericton area organizations like the Fredericton Yacht Club, and
Fredericton Golden Club. He loved the many people he met and grew to
know and was quick to offer his time and energy by volunteering within
these organizations to keep them strong for future
generations.
Layton was a member and past Master of the Masonic Lodge
where he was very proud to earn his 32nd degree and then was bestowed
the supreme honour of the Scottish Rite Mason 33rd
degree.
Layton loved to stay busy and had endless energy but also
knew how to relax and have fun. He loved to share the interesting
activities and stories of his friends and colleagues.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved
to listen to the stories of his grandsons and proud to be a close part
of their lives and a positive role model for his
family.
There will be no formal funeral service. A memorial gathering
will be held at Grace Memorial Baptist Church on Wednesday, September
15, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations
in Layton’s memory can be made to Hospice Fredericton or the
Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital Foundation.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of R Layton McClare 19372021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick