It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John (Jack) Stewart Buckley on May 13, 2025 at Roseview Manor at the age of 97.
Jack was a man of endless patience with a heart full of kindness. He was a well known, respected and caring teacher/guidance counsellor at Hillcrest High School. He loved his camp and sailing at Birch Beach, gardening and music, and was an avid skier since childhood. He was a dedicated member of Trinity United Church and an active volunteer with many local charities. Always a devoted father and grandfather, Jack set for his family an example of a life well-lived.
He is survived by his wife Janet (of 70 years), his sister Jean Meisenheimer, daughter Ruth (Shawn McDonald), sons John (Monica Strasser) and David (Gail Cameron). He is also survived by grandchildren Brittany (Kevin Golbeck), Laura and Jack Buckley and two great-grandchildren Austin and Brooks Golbeck. He will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his father R. Earl Buckley, his mother Hazel Buckley, sisters Elaine Buckley, Ruth Buckley, Grace Del Pino, brother Bruce and infant brother Richard. Also predeceased by his mother and father-in-law Doris and Erling Lund, stepmother-in-law Gladys Lund and brothers-in-law Eugene Del Pino and Arnold Meisenheimer.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church, 30 Algoma St. S., Thunder Bay. The service will also be available for viewing via Trinity Livestream on the Trinity United Church website. A private interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorial donations to Trinity United Church or a local charity would be appreciated.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
