Victoria on February 20 2021.
Born in Vancouver on July 09 1935 to parents William Roland
and Anne Hatherley (nee Clarke). He was predeceased by his son Mark Roland. Jack is survived
by his wife of 64 years, Luella (Lou) Marie (nee Goulet), his son Robert William (Amanda
Lynn), grand children Julian Leon and Danielle Carmen. He is also survived by his younger
brother Raymond (Gerry).
Jack grew up in Vancouver and Halifax, moving to Victoria with his
family in 1950. Jack was a long-time employee of BC Forest Products working in the Plywood
Division on Gorge Road where he won the 4th Annual Forklift Driver Competition in 1958. He
also understudied and assisted his father in the family Marine Survey business.
A lifelong sailing enthusiast, Jack first sailed as a teenager out of the Kitsilano yacht Club in his
Takapuna sloop, venturing as far as Bowen Island in the summer months. After moving to
Victoria and marrying in 1956, he and his wife became members of the Royal Canadian Navy
Sailing Association (RCNSA) and were honoured as Life Members for their service to the
Sailing Community. As official measurer for the CFSA, Jack ensured fairness in measuring and
fairness in rating for racing boats, notwithstanding what boat owners might have inferred.
Skillful with his hands, Jack built three boats over the years, firstly a 17’6” Sea Knight
powerboat, then a Fireball racing skiff and finally a 33’Outlaw sloop. He and his wife sailed the
BC Coast, circumnavigating Vancouver Island and becoming well known at the many regattas
up and down the Island. Jack and Lou enjoyed many winters in Palm Springs in their motor home and always welcomed friends and family to visit and enjoy the warmth of the weather and of their hospitality.
The family would like to offer their profound thanks to everyone at the Summit for the loving care they provided Jack in his final days.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Owing to Covid restrictions there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Fund and BC Sailing.
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