Jack Farmer HOGARTH

1995 - 2022

JACK FARMER HOGARTH March 18, 1995 (London, England) - April 29, 2022 (Kingston, ON) Jack was an engaging and selfless young man with a broad appreciation for life and unbounding love for his family, friends and classmates. He passed away in a tragic car accident alongside three of his fellow Royal Military College (RMC) cadets and dearest friends, Andrei Honciu, Broden Murphy and Andrés Salek. So near to graduation and pursuing his life's ambition to serve in the military, there was great promise ahead of him. Jack was deeply loved by those close to him who will forever be proud of his moral strength, kindness and humility. Though Jack's future was cut short, his memory will forever be affectionately carried by his loving parents, John and Susan; sister, Lauren (Kyle); brother, Richard (Paige); grandmother, Martha; aunts and uncles Edward, Donald and Jane, and cousins, Marshall, Evan, Georgina, Georgia, Renée and Henry. At Crescent School in Toronto, Jack became a leader, approaching any challenge with a calm air of confidence and pragmatism. He was patient and a good listener, a rare virtue in a family of loud voices. Most of all, Jack was brave, honourable and compassionate, standing up for what was right and protecting those who could not protect themselves. All of these attributes indicate what a tremendous military career he was to have and the man of character he was becoming. Jack went about life full of positivity, functioning dutifully so those around him could savour moments while he watched on with a prideful smile. He sought neither recognition nor validation. Jack was respectfully formal upon introduction but was quick to ease into his naturally casual and goofy demeanor. He was wise beyond his years. That wisdom, fuelled by avid reading of politics, military history and current events, was most apparent during deep conversations on world affairs. Jack was engaging and non-judgmental, respectful of differing opinions and ready to admit fault. Jack documented his goals with daily journal entries and approached every day with a full heart. His life was filled with enjoyment, enriched by the activities he embraced and the communities that supported him. He was a keen sportsman and a crack shot. He was especially passionate about playing rugby for the province of Ontario, RMC, Western University, Toronto Nomads and Toronto Saracens; downhill skiing, racing and coaching at Osler Bluff Ski Club; cross-country skiing around Collingwood and the RMC campus; golf with his brother Richard at TGC and his family at Bigwin; and tennis with his late grandfather, Richard Hogarth, playing at TLTC. He adored the outdoors, boating on Georgian Bay and Lake of Bays, canoe tripping with his "Bog Boys", barbequing (but not cleaning up) for his friends, and jogging through Toronto's Brick Works. The loss of Jack at such an early age leaves all of us who loved him with a deep hole in our hearts. Our family is sincerely thankful for the support of numerous individuals from the communities central to Jack's life. We also thank RMC for providing Jack with the opportunity to follow his dream, and for their kind support at this difficult time. A visitation will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre on Friday, May 6, 3-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Rosedale United Church on Sunday, May 8 at 2p.m. The funeral can also be attended online. In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72121 or speak to the family directly about a foundation to be set up in Jack's honour.