JOHN (JACK) WILLIAM BARTON

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JOHN (JACK) WILLIAM BARTON In loving memory of our Father, Grandfather, Husband and Friend, John (Jack) William Barton, who left us suddenly on September 18, 2015. Jack was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1926, where he and Mary, his wife of 55 years, raised their family before retiring to Vancouver Island in April, 1990. Jack was predeceased by Mary (2004) and his sister Betty. He is survived by his life partner Carole Crossley and her family; his children, Chris, Nancy and Kelly; his grandchildren, Ben, Christie and Cody; and his best friend, Bandit. Jack will be remembered as a loving father, devoted husband, good friend and a community servant, who dedicated his life to offering unwavering support and guidance to those in need. He was co-founder of the "Stepping Stones" group in Cobble Hill and volunteered as a dispatcher and driver for the Victoria Cancer Society. He had a sense of humour, a song and an non-judgemental attitude cherished by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cobble Hill Community Hall at 3550 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill, BC on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the members of Stepping Stones and Any Length Groups and Jack's global family for all of their guidance and support during this difficult time. If so desired, donations in Jack's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC or the Canadian Cancer Society. nancy.schabner@gmail.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2015