Hardy, John "Jack" Newlands of Lochaber, Antigonish Co., passed away peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2015 at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish, Nova Scotia at the age of 88.

Born September 21, 1927 in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia he was a son of John Clyde and Rose Catherine (Forres) Hardy.

Jack was raised in Antigonish and enjoyed a career with the Royal Canadian Air Force, stationed in a number of locations including Greenwood, NS, Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa and Zweibrucken, Germany. He and his wife Margo retired to their own slice of Nova Scotia heaven in Lochaber and wintered in Florida for more than 30 years.

Loving husband of Marguerite (nee Noel) Hardy, loving father of Daena Flynn, Douglas Hardy and Cathy (John) Fletcher. Much loved grandfather of Jason, Stewart, Amanda, Alexander and Eric, and great grandfather of Ashton, Bradey and Zachary.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Lochaber Centre, in the Village of Lochaber, 1585 Highway 7, RR# 5, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A reception for family, friends and neighbours will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation, 25 Bay Street, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2G5. Arrangements are under the direction of C.L.Curry Funeral Home. Online Condolences:www.clcurry.com.