John “Jack” Proctor
Sydney Mines
John “Jack” Proctor, 81, passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, after a long battle with vascular dementia.
Born in Whitney Pier on February 13, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (MacEachern) Proctor.
Jack came home to Cape Breton after 33 years, 8 months, and 5 days of distinguished service with the RCAF (to be exact, as he would say). He was a proud member of the North Sydney and Sydney Mines Legion.
He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Lillian, his son Kevin (Carol), Chezzetcook, son Joe (Stephanie), Sydney Mines, and daughter Anne Marie (Dave), St. Catharines. Also left to mourn are his grandchildren John Paul, Stephanie, Jennifer, Megan and Maddison, his brothers Bill (Mary) Sydney River, Donnie (Patsy), Greenwood, and Robert (Jean), Lower Sackville, and Sister Anne Marie, Antigonish. He will also be missed by many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. All who knew him will miss his wit, charm, and ‘slightly’ embellished storytelling.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Mary Cash (George).
A special thank you to his sister and brother-in-law Betty and Normie for their endless support. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all those who have given their prayers, good thoughts and love. A special mention to Harbour View, where he resided for the last five years.
As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. His family invites you to a celebration of life on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 8, Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be forwarded to his family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John ‘Jack’ Proctor 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney-Mines, Province: Nova Scotia