On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 John (Jack) Sidney Fairbairn passed away at the age of 93 years at the George Derby Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia.  Jack was predeceased by his parents Edgar and Ellen Fairbairn of Margo Saskatchewan; brother, Arthur Fairbairn; sister, Edith Stuart and brother, Frederick Fairbairn.  He is survived by sister-in-law Claire Fairbairn and seven nieces and nephews:  Diane Burlingham, Don Fairbairn, Joan Yaeger, Barbara Mayer, Cameron Fairbairn, Lorna Maren and Ross Stuart.   Jack was a proud veteran who served in the Second World War in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.   After demobilization in January 1946, Jack went to the west coast and spent the balance of his working life in New Westminster where he was employed at the Scott Paper Mill.
Uncle Jack was born March 9, 1921 at Wadena Hospital and grew up in Margo.  He enjoyed a simple but rich life, finding great pleasure in his visits with family and friends.  He was a man who loved nature and throughout his life, spent many hours exploring the trees, plants and wildlife in the mountains of B.C. and the Saskatchewan prairie.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at the George Derby Centre for the wonderful care Uncle Jack received over the past 7 years.  A family interment will take place at a later date.