September 21, 1933 - December 18, 2024
Jack, in his 92nd year, passed peacefully on December 18th at the Greenwood Court nursing home in Stratford. Jack was predeceased by Marie, devoted wife of 63 years. They were introduced on a blind date in 1953 and married shortly thereafter; it was described by Marie as love at first sight.
Jack was the proud father of Danny (Mary), Barb (Cathy), and JiII (Mark). Loving brother of Beth Tobin (Muir), brother-in-law of Doris Muir, and brother-in-law of John Munro (Rose), Jurrien Hoekstra and Angus SchiIroth. Predeceased by his mother, Caroline and father, Alex and his brother, Dave.
Deeply Ioved by his 5 grandchildren Carrie-Anne, Tracy (Mirco), Kelly (Brion), Janelle (WesIey) and Christopher (Adrienne). Cherished Great Grandpa, known as Gramps to Maya, Jack, Elliot, Ella, Ryan, Hadley and Haydn.
Jack was born and raised in Seaforth. He started work as a teenager at the Seaforth shoe factory and then moved on to work at the PUC for the Town of Seaforth. Jack built his own home on Jarvis Street, first electric home in the town and it was known as the house that Jack built. He lived there until 2020. Jack enjoyed playing hockey while young and into his adult years as an old timer. He loved hockey and even though we tried to convert him to be a Leafs fan, he remained loyal to the Montreal Canadiens. Jack enjoyed life to its fullest with Marie through travel with friends, parties for every occasion, dancing and always sharing his infectious laugh and smile. He was often called a real gentleman, and his sister Beth said it best, Jack was a Gentleman and a Gentle Man.
Jack was a member of the Seaforth legion, the lawn bowling club and served as a volunteer firefighter for the Seaforth fire department for many years. In his spare time, he loved to play cards. Jack played a good game of euchre and an exceptional game of crib. He continued to play both until recently and continued to win. Jack was known around Seaforth for driving around in his 1967 white triumph sports car with the roof down, with a big smile and a wave to all.
But most of all, family was most important to Jack. He was surrounded by all during his final days. In person, phone calls, video chats, Christmas carols and storytelling were all part of it. Jack will now join Marie for a dance, and we are sure he is already planning a card game!
The family will be forever grateful for the warm care and kindness shown by all staff at Greenwood Long Term Care. In the four years they spent with Jack, the caregivers Iearned what his Ioved ones had known for a Iifetime. Family was a beautiful part of his life and the staff at Greenwood became part of Jack’s family.
Cremation has taken place, and a private family service is being held. A memorial website has been created to share memories and photos. You can visit at https://memorialsite.mybabbo.com/share_site/3756-jack-muir As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greenwood Court Long Term Care through W. G. Young Funeral Home www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
