Jack, Fred Irvin, passed away on October 2, 2019 in St Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish with his family by his side.
Born in the Village of St. Mary’s River, Guysborough Couty on December 9, 1929, he was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Fernanders) Jack.
Fred spent nineteen years as a Councillor for St. Mary’s Municipality. Over the years, he was engaged in the clam business, owned a grocery store, worked with Porter’s Dredging as well as with Conrad’s on the Murray McKay Bridge. He was an avid hunter and loved bowling. He had faith and trust in the Lord Jesus and loved to attend church where he sang and played guitar and mouth organ.
He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Jean (Mailman); son, Myles Jack, Dartmouth; brothers: Gilbert (Carol), Halifax; John, Sonora; Vincent (Evelyn), Upper Musquodobit; sisters: Pearl (Ray), Sonora; Ruby (Doug), London, Ont.; Phyllis (Harold), Antigonish.
He was predeceased by sisters Esther and Rose; brothers Louis and James.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation on Sunday, October 6th in Antigonish Baptist Church from 1;00 pm to time of funeral at 2:00 pm with Pastor Todd Cameron officiating, assisted by Reverend Jeff Reason.
Donations in memory may be made to Forest Glen Bible Camp, 884 Forest Glen Road, Brookfield, NS B0N 1C0. On line condolences: www.clcurry.com.