In Memory Of

Carl Dorald McLellan

Jun 22, 1945 - Jan 2, 2026

Notice

A tentative date has been chosen for summer 2026 for a celebration of life for Carl. Family will be notified as soon as we have everything organized.

Obituary

In the early morning hours of January 2nd, 2026 Carl passed away peacefully at the Rocky Mountain House Health Center, in Rocky Mountain House, AB, at the age of 80.
Carl had a stroke in early December and lost his battle a month later, passing surrounded by both family and friends.
Carl was born in Smiths Falls, ON to Roy and Gladys (McNeely) McLellan and grew up around Franktown, ON. Carl went to high school in Almonte, ON where he took carpentry, which eventually led to his adventures in the Northwest Territories, landing a dream job with the government.
After nearly 40 years in the North, Carl finally decided to retire at 67 and move South in 2013 to a beautiful ranch 30 minutes outside of Rocky Mountain House, AB with his wife Jessie.
Carl was fond of the outdoors and all it had to offer, he was always good for a laugh. He had a nickname for everything, a tall tale or story to share, he loved to torment people (lovingly of course) and if it wasn't 10 times goodbye, it wasn't a proper phone call.
Carl will be dearly missed by both family and friends from near and far. And also by those he crossed paths with in his lifetime along the way, offering his help and advice.
Carl is predeceased by both his parents and 3 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Jessie (Otokiak) McLellan, older brother Gary (Lynn) McLellan and younger brother Dennis (Faye) McLellan.
Children: Raymond (Liana) Rotzal, Angie Rotzal, Jennifer (Jimmy) Okhina, Lawrence (Lisa) Otokiak, Mellissa McLellan. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren as well.
A tentative date has been chosen for summer 2026 for a celebration of life for Carl. Family will be notified as soon as we have everything organized.

Condolences

Barry McQueen:

Carl was one of a kind. Worked with my dad in the early 70's in Iqaluit (Frobisher Bay). After my dad passed, he would ask about my mom every time he was in the dealership. RIP Carl. My condolences to your family and friends.

Daryl Green:

Heartfelt condolences to the family. I knew Carl from work in the NWT. He was a joy to be around.

Thursa and Ray Criddle:

It was a great pleasure to met and get to know Carl. He was always a nice man to talk to and seemed to enjoy the grandkids so much. So sorry to hear of his passing our Condolences to all his famil

Karen Fulton (nee Coleman):

Our sincere condolences from Karen and Mike Fulton
I remember the days you use to work at Pine Craft in Almonte and you use to drive with my dad and
my cousin Earl. That sure was a long time ago. Many changes have happened since then.
May you rest in peace.

Susie Roberts:

RIP uncle Carl, I’ll always remember your humour.
My sincere condolences to Aunt Jessie and cousins, Jenn, Lawrence and Melissa.
Sending love, prayer and hugs to all. Piqpagiyagit

John & Mary Camelon:

Condolences Faye & Dennis and the McLellan family on the loss of a loved family member. May your many treasured memories always keep him near.

David and Glenda James:

Our deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. Carl will be missed by many as he crossed many paths. We feel very fortunate to have been on one of his paths and were able to live beside and become great friends. A great fellow that he was.

Juanita Sisson:

So sorry for your loss Jessie and Mellissa and family. Carl was a real character and I was so glad I had met him and got to know him. ❤️

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