It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Jack Charles Crammond on April 2, 2010 at the age of 85. Born on April 5, 1924 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland to the late Lester and Nellie Crammond, Jack's family moved to St. George, NB when he was a year old. He graduated from St. George High School in 1941.When he turned 18, Jack enlisted in the RCAF where he trained as a bombardier, completing 26 missions over Europe. After the war, he completed his Bachelor of Arts and Education degrees at Mount Allison University. He was principal of Elgin Rural High School for 3 years. He met Doreen Rose Milton and they were married in 1953. Jack taught at Union Street Junior High School before joining the English Department at Saint John High School where he taught for over 20 years, retiring in 1975.Jack and Doreen moved to Canal, NB enjoying over 25 years of country living. Jack was predeceased by his wife, Doreen, in 2007 and his sister, Janet. He is survived by his three children, Rick of Sooke, BC, Marlene (Don Avramenko) of East Port Medway, NS and Shelley (Bill Newton) of St. Albert, AB. He was the proud grandfather of Ryan, Jacob, Mark, Scott and Derek and Don's children, David, Lisa and James. Also, his sister Edwina of Vancouver, sister-in-law Anna Steeves (Everett) of Elgin, brother-in-law Angus Milton (Elda) of Douglas as well as several nephews and one niece. Jack will be remembered as an outdoor enthusiast, a life-long learner and a kind and thoughtful friend to many.
A memorial service will be held for Jack on Tuesday at 11:00am, from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel with Connie Humphrey officiating. Reception to follow at Fundy Funeral Home. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Unitarian Univeralist Congregation of Saint John or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.fundyfuneralhome.com