John Edward ‘Jack’ Mann of Fordwich, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the age of 80 years.
Loving husband of Dianne (Carswell) Mann.
Father of Patti (David) Haasnoot, Brenda Mann (Jeff Wareham), Wayne (Angela) Mann, and Rod (Patty) Mann.
Grandfather of Tamara (Dan) Hamilton, Travis Haasnoot, Dylan (Rachel) Haasnoot, Ashlin (Evan) Renwick, Chase Mann, Saige Mann, and Ewan Mann, and great-grandfather of Cheyanne, Jackson, Lydia, Hudson, Emery, Troy, and Tanner.
Brother of Gordon (Joyce) Mann, Lorne (Rita) Mann, and Ron (Carol) Mann, and brother-in-law of Doris & Dave Inglis, John & Marg Carswell, Karen & Lynn Ferguson, and Bill & Marilyn Carswell.
Predeceased by his parents Sheldon and Velma (McCallum) Mann, sister Marilyn Mann, infant grandson Donovan Haasnoot, and by his grandson Taylor Mann.
Jack was born on August 3, 1941 and remained a lifetime resident of Howick Township. Jack & Dianne were married on Feb 3, 1962.
He enjoyed a busy life raising 4 children, farming, and driving school bus for Howick Central School. Jack made time to enjoy music, motorcycles, and most importantly his family.
After retiring to Fordwich from the farm, Jack continued to enjoy his passion for all things John Deere, and being “Mr Fixit” for his grandchildren, friends, and neighbours. Children of all ages looked forward to skating on the backyard rink at Alice Street for 20 years.
A private family graveside service will be held at Fordwich Cemetery on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 with Rev. Gail Clarkson officiating.
A Come and Go Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at the home of Wayne & Angela Mann (173 Helena Street, Wingham) on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Terry Fox Foundation or to a charity of your choice may be made through the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack Mann Friday June 3rd 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Harriston, Province: Ontario