Worthing, John Reginald “Jack” - 1941-2022, Salmon River Bridge, Jeddore. It is with the deepest of heartaches that we announce the passing of Jack, husband, father, and grandfather, in Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, on April 22, 2022, just shy of his 81st birthday. He was our rock, our ship in stormy seas.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marion (Day); daughters, Dianna (Fred) Dalrymple, Catherine (Mark) Cornelius, and Donna (Michael) Higgins; grandsons, Alex, Cody, David (Jenna), Timothy and great-grandson, Benjamin; brother, Donald Baker; and many nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by parents, Elsie (Baker)Worthing Baker and Reg Worthing; sister, Joan; brother-in-law, Watson Patterson, and nephew, Reid Patterson.
Jack was a fisherman all his working life and a proud volunteer at Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte and the Fisherman’s Life Museum, Oyster Pond. Jack loved his volunteering days and had many a tale to tell those who would stop in to visit. He wasn’t a very demonstrative man, but we knew that he cared and loved us. His giggle was infectious, and his stories were tall. His grandchildren were the apples of his eye, and he was looking forward to his visits with his new great-grandson. You could always count on his stories and how he would often say ‘they must be pretty old now’ as he didn’t see himself as being old.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. Burial will be at a later date with close family and friends attending.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
“Death leaves a heartache no on can heal.
Love leaves us memories no one can steal.”
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