Passed away on March 5th. Jack is survived by his wife Ria, and Michael and Laura Alessio, the parents of his grandchildren Emily and Luke, his sister Germaine Chappus (Dick) and sister-in- law Sue Marentette and by many cousins, nieces, nephews and his pet Beau. He was predeceased by Ria’s son Mark, his sister Eleanor Stinchcombe (Bob) and his brother Tom Marentette .
Jack loved music and he played the trombone as a teen and loved the piano since he was 5. He continued to play by ear long after he became ill. Reading fiction was one of his special pastimes. After he retired from teaching, he took up wood carving as a hobby, painting his work when the carving was done. He loved all the arts and wrote a novel in his retirement. There were many camping trips, nature walks and those will be missed. He loved his animals, dogs, horses and the goldfish in his pond,
A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held in the spring.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St N., Guelph 519-822-4731 or online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
