Obituary for Lynden George "Cannon Ball" McLaren Jr.
Lynden George McLaren, Jr. was the youngest son born to Maria McLaren and Lynden McLaren on July 13, 1974 in Kingston, Jamaica.
Lynden began his education in Jamaica, attending Duhaney Park Primary School. Later he attended Lannaman’s Preparatory School where he was awarded a scholarship to attend Saint George’s College. After two years at Saint George’s College, he migrated to Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Hyde Park High School and was also awarded a scholarship to Bridgewater State University. He also attended Roxbury Community College and graduated from Katherine Gibbs.
Lynden had a fun, and winning personality. He acquired his passion for music from his parents, especially Daddymac, who is an avid collector of amazing music.
He was a dedicated member of Greater Love Tabernacle Church.
Unfortunately, Lynden departed this life on November 3, 2022 after a long battle with his illnesses.
He is survived by: his parents; Lynden and Maria McLaren; his daughter, Maia Williams-McLaren; sisters, Tanisha McLaren-Thompson and Joan Brown; brother, Terence Brown; nieces, Lauren Thompson, Monique Thompson, Jahnelle Eccles; aunts, Hyacinth Gordan Grant, Cislyn Clare, Gloria McLaren; uncles, Donald McLaren, and a host of extended loving family members and friends.
Face masks are required for all individuals visiting the funeral home and church, regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
In Lieu of Flowers Donations can be made in his memory to: American Heart Association Mass.
Lynden began his education in Jamaica, attending Duhaney Park Primary School. Later he attended Lannaman’s Preparatory School where he was awarded a scholarship to attend Saint George’s College. After two years at Saint George’s College, he migrated to Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Hyde Park High School and was also awarded a scholarship to Bridgewater State University. He also attended Roxbury Community College and graduated from Katherine Gibbs.
Lynden had a fun, and winning personality. He acquired his passion for music from his parents, especially Daddymac, who is an avid collector of amazing music.
He was a dedicated member of Greater Love Tabernacle Church.
Unfortunately, Lynden departed this life on November 3, 2022 after a long battle with his illnesses.
He is survived by: his parents; Lynden and Maria McLaren; his daughter, Maia Williams-McLaren; sisters, Tanisha McLaren-Thompson and Joan Brown; brother, Terence Brown; nieces, Lauren Thompson, Monique Thompson, Jahnelle Eccles; aunts, Hyacinth Gordan Grant, Cislyn Clare, Gloria McLaren; uncles, Donald McLaren, and a host of extended loving family members and friends.
Face masks are required for all individuals visiting the funeral home and church, regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
In Lieu of Flowers Donations can be made in his memory to: American Heart Association Mass.