Jack Douglas Way

Way, Jack Douglas-71, of Lower Sackville/Dartmouth passed away peacefully on August 7, 2012 at the QE II Victoria General surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dartmouth, he was the son of the late John and Gwen (Barnhill) Way.

Jack was proud of his roots and stayed close to many of his childhood friends. Jack was a pioneer in the auto export business in the 1980’s and travelled the world. He helped build a business with his son Carson, called Carson exports where he worked until his death. A brilliant entrepreneur, Jack started selling cars in 1957 and owned a new car franchise store, “Dolphin Motors” (Studebaker dealership) at age 19. His success in the auto business was recognized when he was invited to Detroit to meet Lee Iaccoca to discuss problems in the auto industry in the 1980s. He was proud of his affiliation and was a founding member of the Preston Liberal Association. In his later years Jack enjoyed sport fishing, travelling and his regular meetings with the old boys club of Dartmouth. He enjoyed life and will be missed by all who knew him.

Jack is survived by his sons, Shawn, Carson (Valerie); daughter, Samantha (Troy); grandchildren, Jestin, Katilyn, Carson Jr., and Ashton; his aunt Madie and many cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday August 10, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9pm in A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland Street, Dartmouth. Memorial service will be 11am Saturday August 11, 2012 in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 216 School Street, Dartmouth, Rev. Dr. P. A. Sandy McDonald officiating. Private family interment at a later date. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the QE II Foundation Palliative Care Unit. Special thank you to the staff of 5A Oncology, Radiology and 7A Palliative Care unit of the QE II VG site.

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