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FITZPATRICK – John M. (Jack)

May 17, 1925 – October 24, 2008


It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jack, due to unexpected heart failure at 83 years of age. Jack was a dedicated lifetime Legion member who served with the Canadian Airforce (1943 – 1946) and a retired Linesman Patrolman from BC Hydro. Jack was predeceased by his parents Nelson & Lucia Fitzpatrick, brothers

Melvyn & Stewart, sister Lucille, and granddaughter

Morgan. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Elma, children Morley (Debbie), Marvyn (Connie), Marlene (Rob), and Laurie (John). He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren Charlene (Peter), Devon (Christina), Tyler, Jarrett, Alyse, Keenan, Gilford (Carly), Johnathan, Jenna, Robyn, and Sean; great-grandchildren Damon, Shayla, Shianne, Peyton.; sisters Rachel, Phyllis (Harold), and Evelyn; extended family Marietta (Rick) and Lois, his many nieces and nephews as well as many friends and associates of the Royal Canadian Legion. Jack’s memorial service was held in at McPherson’s Funeral Home, 1885 Warren Ave. Kimberley, BC, October 30, 2008 at 1:00pm with a reception that followed at the Kimberley Legion Hall - #67. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Cranbrook Unit, #101, 105 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British

Columbia, V1C 2M1.


Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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