Jack passed away after a courageous battle with COPD age 81 with his family at his side.   Survived by loving wife Sylvia of 63 years.  Children Gordon (Alison), Sandra (Dennis), Marnie (Nick). Grandchildren: Nathan, Beth, Laura (Adam), Kristina (Jud), Katelynd (Dave), Amanda and Chelsea.  Brother Calvin (Jolene) and by many nieces, nephews and friends.   Born and raised in Burnaby Jack was a Master Plumber working on many projects in the Lower Mainland and eventually became Plumbing & Building Inspector for the City of Port Coquitlam from 1972 to 1984.   He was a friend of Bill W for 54 years.  Jack was a member of Burnaby Masonic Lodge 150 and Order of the Eastern Star Electa Chapter 20.   Memorial Service to be held at Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford Monday February 20th 2012 at 1pm.    In lieu of flowers donations to Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.