Obituary
Mr. Jack Shannon of Melita passed away at the Willowview Personal Care Home, Reston on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 99.
Jack is survived by seven children: Darryl (Wendy) Shannon, Eunice (Larry) Currie, Frank (Shirley) Shannon, Wanda (Terry) Currie, Sheila (Brian) Boulton, Chris (Penny) Shannon, and Arlene Lew; nineteen grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Devona (2019); son, Matthew Shannon; grandson, Dallas Shannon; parents, William and Eliza (Gibson) Shannon; sisters, Emily (Hap) Nichols and Margaret (Phil) Buckingham; brother, Don Shannon.
The funeral service for Jack will be held at Victoria United Church, Melita, MB. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Chris Davis officiating. The interment will follow at the Melita Cemetery. Jack’s casket will arrive to the cemetery by horse and wagon.
Donations in memory of Jack can be directed to the Willowview PCH “Activities”, Box 250, Reston, MB. R0M 1X0, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB. R3P 2T5 or to the charity of one’s choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Jack Nelson Shannon June 12 1923 October 21 2022 (age 99)..
Death notice for the town of: MELITA, Province: Manitoba