JOHN (JACK) F.

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JOHN (JACK) F. McRAE Peacefully, on March 2, 2004, Jack McRae passed away at the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg. Jack was born in Winnipeg on July 10, 1927 and spent his life as a Winnipeg "North Ender". Jack will be missed by his loving wife Nancy and by daughters, Heather (Bill) Ashdown and Karen (Brian) Gamley. He will also be mourned by his brother Duncan Keith and sister-in-law Joyce as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In his senior years Jack loved and enjoyed his two grandsons. He was always "Gramps" to Ryan and "The Big Guy" to Sean. Jack is predeceased by his parents, Duncan and Rose McRae as well as two brothers, Neil and Bill. Jack spent most of his working life at the Bridge & Tank Ltd. in construction. His particular pride was working on the Smoky River Bridge project. Jack was a quiet gentle man who enjoyed nature. He loved his walks in Kildonan Park and summers in the Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa area. Fall would bring numerous trips to Oak Hammock Marsh to watch the geese. Jack loved all sports and his best memories involved a trip to Daytona Beach with son-in-law Brian for Speed Week. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nursing staff on D2 at the Middlechurch Home, for their sensitive and compassionate care. Flowers are gratefully declined and friends may provide a donation to the Humane Society if they so wish. At the request of the deceased, cremation has already taken place. It was also Jacks wish there there be no memorial service. Instead, the immediate family will spend time together to comfort Nancy and celebrate Jacks life. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 669 BROADWAY 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2004