JOHN (JACK) ROBERT FEAKES

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JOHN (JACK) ROBERT FEAKES It is with great sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Robert Feakes, on Monday, April 28,2003. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 64 years, Jessie; children, John (Margaret), Don (Barb), Dave (Deanna), Betty (Don), Pat (Jay), Darlene, Ken (June), Bill (Ivona), Maureen, and Debbie; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his special pal Bobbi. Jack was predeceased by his father John Robert Benjamin; mother Margaret Theresa; three brothers in infancy; son Terry; and grandchildren, Jody, Donnie, Jay, Sharon and Ashton. Born August 23, 1912 in Winnipeg, Jack met the love of his life, Jessie, and together they raised 11 children. Throughout his life, Jack was employed with Martin Distributors, Patriotic Salvage Corp., and finally, the Salvation Army. His passions in life were his family, including his dog Bobbi, reading and crosswords. He loved to talk about his adventures in St. Charles and his trips to England. Pallbearers are John Feakes, Don E. Feakes, Dave Feakes, Bill Feakes, Don Johnston and Rick Feakes. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St., with viewing prior. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Special thank you to the Emergency Staff at Concordia Hospital and especially to Jay Butchart for his special efforts and consideration to the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Arthritis Society, 105 - 386 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R6. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2003