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JOHN CHARLES (JACK) PRITCHARD
Born: Aug 21, 1929
Date of Passing: Dec 14, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN CHARLES (JACK) PRITCHARD August 21, 1929 December 14, 2014 Jack was a proud Winnipegger, born and raised, who lived most of his life here. He loved our city, thought of Assiniboine Park as its crown jewel, and greatly valued its surrounding assets like Winnipeg Beach where we spent many glorious summers. He and Joan, who survives him, just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, surely a rare occasion. His devoted daughter Carol (husband Bill) and the grandsons he was so proud of, Brendan and Aaron, are grieving with Joan as is CJ his grandson by choice. Jack's brother Ron and wife Margaret, as well as Joan's sisters, Carol Knott and Miriam (Brian) Wright, and their families also survive Jack. Jack's father, John Charles Pritchard (b. January 2, 1899 d. September 30, 1959) and mother Elizabeth (nee Gray) Pritchard (b. February 22, 1908 d. April 21, 1966) were born and died in Winnipeg. The West End is where Jack grew up and really enjoyed visiting old classmates at recent reunions for Principal Sparling School and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. Jack was a man of broad interests, an inquiring mind with a philosophical bent, and a great sense of humour. He was a voracious reader (loved his Saturday Globe) who enthusiastically embraced his Apple computers and used their growing power from iMac all the way to MacBooks and Apple TV in exploring the many issues that fascinated him and stimulated his thinking. Chronicler of family history from the days of 8mm film to CD's and DVD's Jack has created for us a detailed visual history of major family events over the decades, from Carol's first bath at the cottage, to Brendan's first steps and Aaron's birthday parties. Jack was a pioneer member of the Reh-Fit Centre where he served as a Board member for many years. He was a dedicated heart patient who, with his commitment to fitness and diet, survived 37 years after his first major heart attack. Jack took his retirement from his position as Assistant Secretary Treasurer of Frontier School Division in 1994 and certainly enjoyed these last 20 years. Joan and he travelled widely both before and after retirement enjoying the wonders of Europe and North Africa, the Bahamas, Florida, Palm Springs, as well as many hot Caribbean vacation destinations and even to Australia in 1997. A funeral service according to his wishes will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2014, at All Saints Anglican Church, 175 Colony Street, reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Reh-Fit Centre for membership subsidies. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 17, 2014
JOHN CHARLES (JACK) PRITCHARD August 21, 1929 December 14, 2014 On Sunday, Jack Pritchard passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital. Complete obituary to follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 16, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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So sorry for your great loss Joan. Lyn & I just heard of Jack's passing today in an email from Ward. We will always treasure the memories of the Portugal trip with you & Jack and Ward & Addie. - Posted by: Lyn & Jim Wicks (Friends) on: Jan 08, 2015
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Dear Joan we are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We remember many conversations as you strolled past 227 Alder when we had a cottage there. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Emiel and Florine Dahms (Winnipeg Beach neighbours) on: Dec 21, 2014
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Dear Joan and Carol, so sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathy to your family from the Teeples, Joan, Tracy, Tim - Posted by: J.TEEPLE (FRIEND) on: Dec 20, 2014
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Dear Joan...I am so very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you, Carol and family. I am also so very sorry I was unable to attend Friday's service. Just could not get enough time between Maurice's appointments to make it. I cannot imagine how you are feeling but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and hope that your many years of love and memories will help ease you through this difficult time. I will be in touch with you in the future. Irene & Maurice Pearce - Posted by: Irene Pearce (friend) on: Dec 20, 2014
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Dear Carol and Bill and family...we are so sorry about the loss of your dear father and grandfather. We know how special he was to you and know your special memories of him will live on. Please accept our deepest sympathy at such a sad time. - Posted by: Sandy and Lorne Bacon ((friends of the Noyes)) on: Dec 17, 2014
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Dear Carol & Family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your lovely Father. We have many fond memories of him at Winnipeg Beach. We feel your pain - we also lost my Dad this year. We're so very sorry for your loss. Cindy & Marc - Posted by: Cindy and Marc Streifler (Friends) on: Dec 17, 2014
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So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joan and also with Carol and her family. We have lost touch over the years after being next door neighbours back in 1974, but we remember Jack as a quiet man but with a huge smile for everyone. There are many memories of our 5 years as friends next door. - Posted by: Donna & Dennis Hay (Old Neighbour ) on: Dec 17, 2014
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I was saddened to hear of my dear friend's passing. Jack and I worked together for many years and following our respective retirements maintained continuing contact through the internet, telephone and our lunches with our mutual friend "Claude" at the ANAF on Empress until health issues prevented our meeting this way. I will truly miss you my friend. Rest easy Jack. While my own health issues make it difficult to attend Jack's service my thoughts and prayers will be with Joan and his family. - Posted by: gary mccormick (collegue and friend of many years) on: Dec 17, 2014
