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JOHN (JACK) ALBERT MIDDLETON
July 9, 1934-October 9, 2015
It is with great sadness, and a heavy heart, that we announce the sudden passing of Jack on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at the age of 81.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Bert and Maggie Middleton, and his sister Dorothy Zillman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley (nee Skinner); his three children, David, Debbie, and Jeff; grandchildren Matthew, Tenielle, and William; also his brother Jim (Elaine) and sister Judy Williams.
Jack was a great husband, loved his family and especially his grandchildren.
Jack was an aircraft mechanic for Air Canada for 36 years. In 1969, he was transferred to Dorval and returned to Winnipeg in 1976. Jack loved to play sports, from Isaac Brock Community Club Hockey to Pointe Claire Oldtimers Hockey. Jack also loved golf; we played at Bel Acres, Fly-in in Steinbach and finally at La Verendrye in La Broquerie, MB.
Jack retired from Air Canada in March of 1991, sold his home in July and moved to condo life. Jack and Shirley enjoyed winters in San Antonio for golf and of course the warm weather for 12 years. In 1998, Jack and Shirley moved to Steinbach and they enjoyed all that life had to offer until his health got worse and sadly travel came to a halt.
After Jack’s stroke in August 2013, he spent 15 months in Vita Hospital and his remaining year in Bethesda Place. Our family would like to express our deepest thanks to the staff of both Vita Hospital and Bethesda Place. You are truly special people and because of that Jack was always happy, so thank you.
Shirley and her family will have a celebration of Jack’s life on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at Marigold’s, 2591 Portage Ave in Winnipeg, at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Steinbach United Church, 541 Main St, Steinbach, MB, R5G 0J5, or a charity of choice.
As published in The Carillon on Oct 13, 2015