John Bernard Pendarves Paynter

PAYNTER-John (Jack) Bernard Pendarves died peacefully at Cottonwoods Care Centre on Friday 8th March 2024, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Carol, father of Gregory (Liz), and Jennifer (Richard) of London, U.K., proud grandfather of James and Emma. Brother-in-law of Fiona, uncle to Michael and Andrew of Kent/Sussex U.K. Predeceased by his infant granddaughter, Emily in 2008, and brother Cecil in 2019.

Born in Hatton, Ceylon on 16th July 1932 to British parents, Cicely Marion Hadow and Edwin (Pen) Pendarves Paynter, Jack immigrated from Britain in 1953 to Montreal where he attended McGill University, graduating in Mechanical Engineering in 1958. Jack worked for Foxboro, specializing in Industrial Instrumentation, for over 25 years in both Montreal and Vancouver until his retirement in 1987. After a move back to Montreal for 15 years, the decision was made to move back to BC settling in West Kelowna in 2002.

Jack enjoyed twenty happy years at home, until his advanced dementia necessitated the move to Cottonwoods. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers for the wonderful care that Jack received during his struggle with dementia over the past two years of his residency.

To celebrate Jack’s life, family and friends are welcome to a small gathering at our home on Sunday 24th March from 2-4pm.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299