John «Jack» Davis
1937-2022
On Saturday, August 6th at
the age of 84, Mr. John «Jack» Davis of Grand Falls passed
away at Grand Falls General Hospital.
Jack forged his own path from an early age. Born in
Aroostook Junction in 1937, Jack was the son of the late Maxwell and
Eva (Walsh) Davis. Jack attended the University of New
Brunswick graduating in 1960 with a degree in Civil Engineering, and
then went on to receive his Professional Engineer
designation. At University he played football for the Red
Bombers who won the Maritime Intercollegiate Football League
Championships in 1958 and 1959, with Jack receiving the NBFL Lineman
of the Year award in 1959. Not one to shy away from a
challenge, working for Canadian Pacific and then Canadian National
Railways, Jack lived and worked across all parts of Canada, including
the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick
and Newfoundland.
Jack was a pioneer of astonishing strength, and an inspiring
leader to those who knew him. Those who worked with Jack
recall he was tough, but a fair boss; he was a man of his word and
took care of those he considered family. To his children,
Jack instilled the values of respect, independence, drive, and
integrity: old-school values which are just as important today as they
were years ago.
An avid outdoorsman, Jack thoroughly enjoyed his camp in
Juniper, NB, which he built from the ground up with his father
Max. Indeed, Jack was extremely skilled at wiring, plumbing,
and servicing appliances and vehicles until he reached an elderly
age.
In his later years, Jack aka “Papa”
enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and playing
cards. Ever so crafty, few people could beat Jack in a game
of Auction 45, and even fewer could top his clever wit and
humour. He enthralled his grandchildren with life stories
and anecdotes that captured a level of detail only one with an
elephant memory could recollect.
Admired and respected by those who knew him, Jack was a man
of integrity, and he loved his family. Though he is now
gone, his spirit lives through his loved ones, and he will always be
cherished.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of fifty
eight years, Kathleen (McLaughlin); their four children, Diane Brooks
of Mississauga, ON, Maxine Davis of Toronto, ON, John Davis (Kathleen)
of Calgary, AB, and Barbara Davis-Leigh (Randy) of Brookline, MA; nine
grandchildren, Dillon, Brandi and Jax Brooks, Nicholas (Cole), Sydney,
Matthew and Jayden Davis, Jade and Kayleen Leigh; and one
great-granddaughter, Mila Brooks.
A graveside committal service will be held Friday, August
12th at 11am at the Presbyterian Rural
Cemetery, Perth-Andover with Rev. Roy Dee officiating.
For those who wish, donations to the Presbyterian
Rural Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are by O’Regan’s Funeral Home Ltd.
www.oregans.ca
Message de Condoléances
19372022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Jack Davis 19372022..
Décès pour la Ville: Grand-Falls, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick