MARSHALL, John William "Jack" - 71 of Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co. passed away peacefully Saturday, January 29, 2011 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, surrounded by his family. Born in Halifax, NS he was a son of the late John I. and Annie (Jensen) Marshall. Jack was a graduate of the Nova Scotia Land Survey Institute and over the years was employed with Central Mortgage and Housing, Weber Harrington & Weld Architects, Defence Construction Limited - CFB Cornwallis, Roscoe Construction and Santec Construction as a Construction Supervisor. In his early years, he was an avid curler, hockey coach and loved snowmobiling. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and crib with his friends. In his retirement years, he enjoyed working around the yard and was often found riding his John Deere tractor. He loved his family and was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 49 years the former Erdine "Dene" Ayre; sons, Scott (Dianna) and Gary (Melissa), both of Middleton; grandchildren Caden and Lyla. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Jean. By Jack's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Pastor Patty Beals officiated. A reception for family and friends followed the service. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation or Mid-Valley Palliative Care. A heartfelt thank you is extended to Dr. Grant Goodine, Dr. Elizabeth Cole, Dr. Don Craswell and Dr. Jane Brooks as well as a very special thank you to all the nursing staff, whom there are too many to name, for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com