Bryan R. McLester, age 21, N6267 Onondaga Rd., Oneida, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2003 in Florida. He was born June 27, 1981 in Green Bay, son of Ronald and Janice (Skenandore) McLester. Brian was a 1999 graduate of Seymour High School and presently was attending the Internation Academy Digital Arts in Tampa, Florida where he earned an Associate degree in June of 2002. Bryan enjoyed sports and was involved with sports at Seymour High School where he played football. He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, music, computers, and his family. He was a member of Holy Apostle's Episcopal Church in Oneida.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Janice McLester, Oneida; his brother Ron Jr., Oneida; his paternal grandmother, Pearl McLester, Oneida; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. A special friend, Vanessa Martin, Oneida; and good friend Jason Schabo.

Preceded in death by two grandfathers, Lee G. McLester and Roy E. Skenandore; his grandmother, Laverne C. Skenandore; and his uncle Roy Skenandore Jr.

Friends may call at the Muehl Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with the Oneida Singers at 6:30 and prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday at Holy Apostle's Episcopal Church, Oneida, at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Father Dewey Siles and Deacon Edmund Powless officiating. Burial in the Parish cemetery.

Bryan, you were a happy, caring, fun loving son who loved his family. You will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever. We miss you.