WESTVILLE ROAD – Jackman Myles “Jack” Kilburn, 70, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Kipling and Jessie (Budrick) Kilburn.
Jack served in the RCN aboard the HMCS Kootenay in the 1960’s as a sonar operator, and operated his own business, Kilburn’s Small Engine Repair. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing and listening to music, fixing and tinkering in his garage, spending time with his family and socializing with his friends over coffee.
Surviving are his wife, Lori (Kowalski); daughters, Michelle (Vince) Angst, Pleasant Valley; Renee Kilburn (Liam Greene); Pictou; son, Matthew, at home; nephews, John (Sherri); Kip; niece, Sue (Paul) Mansour; sister-in law, Marguerite Kilburn.
Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by brother Kent; mother-in law, Valda Grealey.
The family will receive visitors 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Pictou County SPCA.
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