JACK A. HUBBARD

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`JACK A. HUBBARD Our family sadly announces the passing of Jack on June 13, 2008 after many years of illness. He is survived by wife Hazel; son Sean (Karen) of Barrie, ON; daughter Kristine (Ian) Thorlakson of Winnipeg, MB. Predeceased by father Thomas Hubbard in 1982. Survived by mother Rose Hubbard and sister Margaret of Winnipeg, MB and sister Shirley (Norm) Dyck of Edmonton, AB; nephew Peter Dyck of Edmonton; niece Karen (Alan) Stephenson of Sherwood Park, AB; great nephew Owen, sister-in-law Lynne (Glenn) Miller, nephews Wade (Kirrily) Miller, Christopher Miller and niece Sheryl, all of Winnipeg. His grandchildren, Bennett, Elisabeth, Signey, Thomas, Sarah, and Adam will sadly miss their Pa . Jack had two very special interests: his cabin and military career with the Militia. He loved spending time at his cabin. It was his pride and joy. He loved renovating, building, and working with power tools. Jack's army career started as a cadet with the 39 Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery then transferred to the Fort Garry Horse where he became Commanding Officer in 1973 and led the regiment until 1977. He continued to serve with Prairie Militia Area Headquarters where he was Senior Staff Officer Logistics and Administration. A Tour as Deputy Commander in February 1981. Special thanks to the Homecare workers and doctors and nurses of the St. Boniface Hospital. Cremation has taken place and at Jack's request, graveside service will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave, on June 30, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. If you wish, donations may be made in Jack's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6. Chapel Lawn 885 - 9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 21, 2008