Daniel McLachlin

Daniel was as born October 25, 1937 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the son of Hugh Frederick McLachlin and Jean Helen McLachlin. He was raised in Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Daniel had one older sister Joan Isabel McKeown who died in 2018. Dan is survived by his loving wife, his three children, Hugh Frederick McLachlin in Windsong Ranch, Texas, Laird Alexander McLachlin in Victoria, British Columbia and Laura Kincaide McLachlin also in Victoria, British Columbia. In addition, Dan has six grandchildren.

Dan attended Burlington District high school in Burlington, Ontario, earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Western, Ontario, in London Ontario and a Master’s degree from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. During his working career Dan worked as a Manager of Industrial Relations for The Steel Company of Canada in Hamilton, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, as a consultant at Coopers & Lybrand in Calgary, Alberta and as a Vice President of Administration at Nabors Industries in Calgary, New York, Houston, Barbados and Bermuda.

In Calgary, Daniel met Ellie Darlene Plett, who he married on April 11, 1986. In the course of his employment with Nabors Industries, Daniel and Ellie moved to Princeton, New Jersey, the Woodlands, Texas, Barbados, West Indies and Bermuda. He retired to Barton Creek Lakeside close to Austin, Texas. During his retirement, Dan and Ellie enjoyed many trips to Canada, within the United States and other parts of the world.

Dan was best known for his friendly manner, love of family and commitment to a high ethical standard. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives.

The family wishes to thank Baylor Scott and White, Lakeway and Suncrest hospice for their excellent care.

Donations in Dan's memory may be made to the Arnprior, Ontario local hospital that was the former residence of Dan's Father and Grandfather.

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