On August 7, 1975. Chris started his life as a military child in Moncton, NB. His life ended on August 17, 2024 at the Edmonton General Hospice, following his short and courageous battle with stomach cancer.

His early life was spent in Moncton, NB, Sioux Lookout, ON, and Edmonton/Morinville, AB before returning to Moncton, NB and finally moved to Comox, B.C. in 1988.

He started his education at Guthrie school in Lancaster Park (Edmonton)AB where he met his best friend Steve and graduated from high school in Comox, B.C. After graduating high school, he completed two years at North Island College.

His working career started at the age of 15 when he worked as a short order cook then computer programming, security and lastly, he worked with his wife Chrissy making pasta and sauces at Troika foods, Sherwood Park, AB.

In 1992, Chris met the love of his life Chrissy. In 2001 they moved and stayed in Edmonton, AB. They got married in August 2002. In 2004, they welcomed their first child Tyler. In 2011 their second son Johnathon was born and completed their family.

In Chris’s younger years his passions were biking, rock climbing, caving and reading. Later on in life, his passions were his family, spending time outdoors, going for walks, making his own mead and cooking for family and friends and gaming with his friends. He especially loved watching hockey with his sons and rooted for their favorite team, The Edmonton Oilers. Chris was known to be a loving, caring, husband, father and friend. He had a unique sense of humour. This helped us all through his journey.

Left behind to honor his life are his wife Christina McLearn, their two sons Tyler (age 20) and Johnathon (age 12), his parents Vernon & Shirley McLearn of Stewiacke, NS, his sister Stephanie De Genova & Elton and nieces Emma & Ainslee, his mother-in-law Marlene Moore and daughters Angie & Andrea. Also, several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He will also be missed by his best friends, Sean and Dave of Edmonton, AB and Steve and Harley of Comox, B.C.

There will be no funeral as per Chris’s wishes and cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rundle Park, Edmonton, AB. Sunday September 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Edmonton General Hospice or The Cancer Research Institution of Northern Alberta would be greatly appreciated.