Passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Gibson Long Term Care in his 83rd year, after a lengthy illness with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Disease. Beloved husband of Betty Jean for 54 years. Loving father of Christopher (Rose) and Jeffrey and wife Lori. Adored Grandpa of Austin and Carley. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and many friends. Jack worked in Engineering at de Havilland/Bombardier for 35 years until his retirement in 1996. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Luke - Lutheran, 3200 Bayview Avenue (north of Finch, west side). Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society Canada would be appreciated