FRED IRVIN JACK
Funeral service for the late Fred Irvin Jack, 89, was held October 6 in Antigonish Baptist Church with Pastor Todd Cameron officiating, assisted by Reverend Jeff Reason.
Mr. Jack died October 2, 2019, in St Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Eulogist at the funeral service was Stephanie Robbins. Music was provided by Randy Burns Family with leader of song Randy Burns and pianist Elaine Mailman.
Born December 9, 1929, in the Village of St. Mary’s River, Guysborough County he was a son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Fernanders) Jack. He spent 19 years as a councillor for St. Mary’s Municipality. Over the years, he was engaged in the clam business, owned a grocery store, worked with Porter’s Dredging as well as with Conrad’s on the Murray McKay Bridge. He was an avid hunter and loved bowling. He had faith and trust in the Lord Jesus and loved to attend church where he sang and played guitar and mouth organ.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jean (Mailman); son, Myles Jack, Dartmouth; three brothers, Gilbert (Carol), Halifax; John, Sonora; Vincent (Evelyn), Upper Musquodboit; three sisters, Pearl (Ray), Sonora; Ruby (Doug), London, Ontario; Phyllis (Harold), Antigonish.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Esther, Rose; two brothers, Louis, James.
Memorial donations may be made to Forest Glen Bible Camp, 884 Forest Glen Road, Brookfield, NS B0N 1C0.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com