John(Jack) Smith
January 08, 1938 – February 28, 2021
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of John (Jack) William Smith announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, which occurred on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence. Born in Heart’s Content on January 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Norman and Lucy (Hefford) Smith.
Jack will be missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Mabel (Sooley) Smith; His children, Boyd Smith (Thea), Paula Jackson (Larry) and Michelle Breen (Chuck); with special mention Stella Piercey. His cherished grandchildren, Shawn, Kenny, Michael, Adam, Chas, Brenda, Kirsten, Patricia, Josh, Scott, Ty and Nikita and great grandchildren, Jacob, Rachel, Cole, Chase, Paisley, Layne, Logan, James, Bostyn, Abby and Brooklyn; his siblings, Sarah, Monica, Joan (George) Smith and David (Jean). Jack will also be missed by his sisters-in-law, Sadie (Alex) Rowe, Beatrice Sooley and Joyce Smith, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth (Ellen), Winnie (Herb) Miller, Vera (Bill) Fedorka, Harry and Lloyd (Patricia), along with his brothers and sisters-in-law; Peter Kellend, Raymond Hindy, Mary Powell, Max (Jean) Sooley, Lloyd (Rose) Sooley and Ida (Reg) Evely.
Jack will be remembered by many as “Shop Jack” for his 44 year career as owner of Jacks Grocery. He filled his days filling and delivering boxes of groceries, hand cutting perfect slices of meat and cheese, then producing perfect brown paper packets tied with shop string. He took pride in his work and his perfectly organized stocked shelves. He was the king of recess period and can be credited as the founder of teenage economics, with his scraps of IOU credit slips in the cash box, to cover teenagers snacks and cigarettes until weekend allowances were collected. He was also known for his “candy for kisses” bartering system and his gummy bear anatomy lessons with the kids. Not to mention his gift to charm all their warts away. He will certainly be remembered for his love and knowledge for raising and caring for farm animals, his ability to swing a scythe, and his pride and ability in make the tall grass fall into perfectly straight rows to dry. He loved his time hunting and fishing, collecting junk to “repurpose” and most recently, he looked forward to his rides around Cavendish and wharf visits in the side by side and his Saturday shed parties on Harnum’ s hill. The man loved to sing and had an amazing memory for song lyrics that two major head injuries couldn’t destroy. But most importantly, he will be remembered most for his big bright smile and crazy laugh! He will be missed every day but more importantly, he will be remembered by many. Rest easy dad.
The family wish to extend a special thank-you to Joanne and Hope for his exceptional home care; his Community Health Nurse Shyanne for all her care and support; his vascular surgeon Dr. Harrington, for keeping him on his feet and all his friends – new and old, that took the time to visit or inquire on how he was doing.
Due to Covid, there will be no visitation or funeral services at this time. We hope to have a celebration of his life as soon as regulations permit. In the absence of visitation or funeral, we encourage you to send a message of condolence or to sign the online memorial guestbook, as provided by Greens Funeral Home. Please visit www.greensfuneralservices.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Winterton, Province: T-N