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JACK OSWALD PARSONAGE
Born: Oct 23, 1927
Date of Passing: Nov 14, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJACK OSWALD PARSONAGE
We announce the peaceful passing of Jack Parsonage on November 14, 2024 at the age of 97.
He is survived by his second wife Lorraine LaLier. They were married in 2004. This union brought them many years of love and companionship.
Jack was predeceased by his beloved first wife Margaret in 1996. They were married in 1948 and shared a wonderful life together while raising their family of seven children.
Jack is survived by five of their children, Terry (Paula Gardner) of Winnipeg, Robert (Lynn Burns) of Vancouver, Donald (Leslie) of Sydney, Australia, Eleanor Black (Rial) of Winnipeg, Anne of Toronto, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Their eldest son Gregory died in 1985, and their second son Douglas died in 2019.
Jack is also survived by his sister Minnie Haggerty of Delta, BC, sister-in-law Doris Parsonage of Brandon, MB and Lorraine’s son Greg LaLier (Crystal Norman) of Landmark, MB.
Jack was predeceased by his sister Jessie Matchett and his three brothers, Frank, Harry and Walter.
Jack was born and educated in the Baldur, MB area. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and pursued a career in Actuarial Science. He was a fellow of both the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He was employed at Great-West Life for 38 years. During his career he held many positions primarily in the design and implementation of computer systems and in corporate finance matters. At the time of his retirement in 1988, he was Executive Vice-President, Corporate Finance & Control.
Jack enjoyed golf as a member of the Southwood Golf & Country Club in the 1960s and later as a member of the St. Charles Country Club. He made many friends on the golf course.
Jack was a keen duplicate bridge player. He was introduced to the game by Margaret who then became his regular bridge partner. Both earned the designation of Life Master American Contract Bridge League.
Jack and Margaret spent many summers enjoying their cottage at Lake of the Woods and their winters in Rancho Mirage, California.
In accordance with Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service.
If so desired, donations can be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2024, Nov 23, 2024
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Great-uncle Jack and I celebrated our birthdays on the same day, I was born exactly 40 years after Jack. For a number of years I would call him on our birthday to catch up on the past year. We both looked forward to our annual call. I will miss talking to him and our birthday conversation. - Posted by: Mike Janz (Great nephew) on: Nov 29, 2024
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I've been a friend of Jack's daughter Annie since my teens and Jack and Marg were a big part of my childhood. I moved to New Zealand in the 1980s but I would try to stop in and see them when I visited Winnipeg. When they came to NZ we caught up and enjoyed reminiscing about those early days. Their house on Yale will forever hold found memories. Marg's calm strength and Jack's funny grumpiness holding a special place in my heart. I'm so please Jack found love again after Marg's passing. As we say in New Zealand Haere rā Mr P, ka aroha hoki. - Posted by: Leanne Pooley (nee Turnbull) (Friend of the Family) on: Nov 26, 2024
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I knew Jack for 70+ years where we met at University of Manitoba studying to be actuaries. We both worked at GWL, played golf at both Southwood / St Charles, played duplicate bridge and raised our families 7 children and our 6 (Jack was very competitive). We both vacationed and wintered after retirement in Palm Springs. Jack was a great friend and will be missed by me and the Pennycook family Rod Pennycook - Posted by: Rod Pennycook (Friend) on: Nov 24, 2024
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Sincere Condolences to all of Uncle Jack’s family. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.❤️ - Posted by: Shirley Levreault (Niece) on: Nov 23, 2024
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We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing. He was a wonderful man. He had a great life and now he has joined Aunt Margaret. Know we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Cherish the memories. 🙏 - Posted by: Bev and Denny Janz (Niece and husband ) on: Nov 23, 2024
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Sending sympathy and hugs to all the family. Uncle Jack was an awesome guy and you will all miss him dearly. Cherish your Memories. ❤️🤗❤️ - Posted by: Linda Thiessen (Niece) on: Nov 23, 2024
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Don, Leslie and family, my sincere condolences for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Enid Kaminski (Friend of Don and Leslie) on: Nov 23, 2024
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