John Healy Lancy

A 1962 graduate of Marblehead H.S., Jack worked in the printing industry his entire career. Throughout life, he had a great passion for working on cars, owning several unique automobiles; he loved listening to rock music, and attended the Woodstock Festival in 1969.

Jack lived his life the way he wanted and not by any rule book, as evidenced in his wicked sense of humor and sly smile. While living in Pennsylvania in the early 1980s, he claimed the 'yacht rock' band Toto stopped to give him a lift after his car broke down. He also told daughter Heather that their apartment building was owned by TV star Donnie Most of the hit series "Happy Days". Both are tales that ring true enough to be possible, but also fantastic enough to be unlikely. Real or imagined, his stories were memorable and funny. His dry wit was appreciated by his many friends, family, and co-workers over the years. A longtime and proud Marblehead resident, in later life he enjoyed genealogy research, travel, golf, and spending time at the family cottage in Ascutney, VT.

Jack is survived by his children: Tam Cronin and husband Mike, of Swampscott, MA; John P. Lancy, of Port Richey, FL; Heather Lancy and husband Chris Doran, of Wenham, MA; and Shelley Adriance and wife Natalie Basil, of North Bennington, VT. He is also survived by his wife of 15 years, Jane (Langmaid) Lancy, of W. Newbury, MA, and two step-children: Amanda and Vance Smith. He leaves his sister, Pam Schalck and her husband, Dick; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Carol (Kiernan) Lancy, who passed away October 29, 2005.

The family wants to wholeheartedly thank the staff and residents at Methuen Village Assisted Living, who welcomed him with open arms earlier this year.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Alzheimer’s charity of your own choosing. At Jack’s request, there will be no formal services; an interment in the family plot at Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead will take place at a later time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com.