WOOLAVER John Phillip “Jack” – Beloved son of John and Marie Woolaver of Digby Nova Scotia. Born in Digby August 4th, 1945. Peacefully passed away Thursday April 1st at the age of 75 under the loving care of the staff of Tideview Terrace. Jack was known for his love for family, musical and culinary skills, and great sense of humour.
Jack was a graduate of Digby Regional High School Class of 1963, where he met his future wife, Diana Harris, of Bear River, Nova Scotia. Together they have two sons, Johny and Chris. He completed several years studying classical piano through a program run by the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music. Jack loved music and played the organ, piano and harmonica, in well-known bands throughout Nova Scotia. He was part of several Digby bands, including “The Spartans” and the “D-Jays.” Any Digby teenager of the 1960s will remember the 1949 Dodge with “D-Jays” on the side.
In 1964, Jack gained a position in the successful management of the Metropolitan chain of department stores in Toronto, where he moved and started his young family. In 1970, he returned home to Nova Scotia to start his own business. He was owner of “Jack’s Esso” service station and also managed the “Digby Discount” food warehouse. For a while, Jack was president of the Digby Curling Club, and was active many community organizations in Digby County.
In 1980, Jack relocated with his family to Alberta, to manage a local All-West grocery store. There he was an active member in the local community of Black Diamond. He was known as “Lobster King” for his contributions to community meals at the town’s hotel and acted the part of Santa Claus for the local children.
Upon his return to Digby in 2003, Jack entered into a loving relationship with his life partner Esther Dunn, where together they fostered his long-time passion for the culinary arts. Jack and Esther worked tirelessly at the Boardwalk Café on the Digby waterfront. They retired together in 2017.
Jack had a way of recognizing the individualism of people he met on his life’s journey. He related to those he knew in a warm, affectionate and personal way. Jack was always willing to engage in conversation about politics, religion, and had an uncanny ability to predict election results. Money was not a motivation for Jack, and he was generous to a fault.
Jack loved and was loved by his large family, including his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews. He could always be trusted to provide a smile, excellent company, and memorable meals for friends and family alike. Jack is survived by his partner Esther (Digby) his sons, Johny (Squamish, BC) and Chris (Phoenix AZ) his grandchildren Ben and Maya (Phoenix AZ), his mother Marie (Digby), his sisters Mary Ann (Smiths Cove NS) and Cheryl (Digby), and his brother Mark (Halifax).
The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of VON Digby-Clare Home Care, Dr. John Black, Tideview Terrace, and the ALS Society of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for their support. Internment to be announced at a later date.
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