John "Jack" Roger Lewington

John (Jack) Roger Lewington, age 86, passed away suddenly at his home in Ennismore, Ontario, on January 1, 2026.

Born on July 7, 1939, in Peterborough, Ontario, Jack was raised there before moving to Bridgenorth to start his family, and eventually settling in what he proudly called “the Holy Land,” Ennismore—a place he loved more than anywhere else.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Donna Lewington (née McGuire); his children Kevin (Deb), Wayne, and Cindy (Mike); his brother Donald Lewington (June); and his grandchildren, Robert, Zoe, and Mya, of whom he was immensely proud. He will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ellen and Stanley Lewington; his sisters Dorothy and Marilyn; nephew Tim Fairs; and granddaughter Amanda Lewington.

Jack worked at General Electric for 33 years as a crane operator overlooking the salvage department, where his extraordinary work ethic was well known. Earlier in life, he was also a baker at the original Woolworth’s. Never one to sit still, Jack volunteered as a scuba diver when needed and enjoyed snowmobiling, duck hunting, fishing, farming, and growing his own vegetables to prepare for the winter months. Later in life, he found great joy in motorcycles and road trips.

Jack was the “go-to” guy who could fix anything—often with or without duct tape. He loved understanding how engines worked and spent years taking apart and rebuilding tractors. Neighborhood kids knew him as the man who could always fix their bikes. If Jack didn’t have what you needed, he would figure out a clever way to make it work.

True to who he was, Jack passed away doing what he loved: being outdoors, snowplowing, and trying to help others.

His true passion was to “tinker.” He almost always had grease on his hands and pants—if you know, you know. Jack was a natural jokester, always teasing, laughing, and trying to get a rise out of you. He loved a good laugh and was always there when someone needed a helping hand. He was truly a machine of a man, especially for his age.

Jack cherished his neighbors over the years, with special mention to Brad and Elizabeth, whom he thought the world of. He also greatly enjoyed his Tim Hortons coffee visits with friends.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brad Conlin and the volunteer firefighters for assisting Jack in his time of need and for being with him when we could not.

A graveside service will be announced at a later date.

If desired, donations can be made to your local Food Bank.