SWITZER, Rev. Jack Donald – age 89 of Yarmouth passed away on January 16, 2017 at the Villa St Joseph du Lac. Born January 7, 1928 in Windsor ON, he was a son to the late Jack and Isabelle Switzer. Don started his career teaching in Moosonee Northern Ontario and later Lac Megantic Quebec. He then changed careers and went into the ministry pasturing churches in Maine, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. He retired in Fredericton N.B and was the Chaplin at the local hospital. After moving to Hebron, Yarmouth Co., N.S. he finished his career at Lake George Baptist Church. In his spare time Jack enjoyed old cars and electric trains. He is survived by his sons, David Switzer, Hebron and Daniel Switzer, Bangor Maine; sisters, Marjorie (Dave) Cheney, California and Dorothy (Art) Lake, London ON; grandchildren, Theron, Beth, Melanie, Jenna, Kevin, Michelle and 5 great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Violet; son, Doug, and brother George. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visitation was held Friday January 20, 2017 from 7-9 P.M. with a Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 Service at 7:30 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was held Saturday January 21, 2017 at 2 P.M. from Sweeny's Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert “Bob” Baker officiated. Interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to a church of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net.