The death of John "Jack" Harry Wetmore of Fredericton, NB, occurred at the Veteran's Health Unit on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 he was the son of the late Clarence and Vivian (James) Wetmore and the husband of V. Marie (Ganong) Wetmore. Jack was born and educated in the Saint John Schools; he later joined the military and served in the RCAF in WWII in England and Kurachi. He was a commercial traveler and worked for Eastern Paper Poly Cello in many parts of the Province until his retirement. He was a charter and life member of the Nashwaaksis Y's Mens Club; past president of the Club and past District Governor of Saint John River Valley. For many years he was director with Northwest Travelers Association for the Maritimes. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4. After his retirement he enjoyed travelling, golfing, curling and spending summers at Fanjoy's Point. Survived by his wife, V. "Marie"; one daughter, J. Heather McGathey; four grandchildren, Christina and Jacqueline Chase, Amanda and Adam McGathey. Predeceased by his parents; one daughter, Susan Chase.
There will be no visitation by family request. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4 tribute service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm in the J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel followed by the memorial service with Rev. Kelly Burke officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Field of Honor at a later date. For those who wish, memorial tributes in Jack's memory may be made to IWK Children's Hospital, SPCA, or the charity of the donor's choice. On-line condolences may be made a www.mcadamsfh.com