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Jack Tripp Obituary
Flt. Lt. RCAF
Passed away peacefully on August 21, 2015 in his 95th year after a short illness, surrounded by family at Hospice Wellington, Guelph. Predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Doris Irene (Martin). Loving father to Doug (Linda), Jan Wood-Markowsky (Barry) and Lisa Browning. Beloved Papa to Jeff (Sandra Belfry), Heather Jonsen (Scott), Justin (Zuzanna Szlachcic) and Carrie Browning (Matt Berces) and Papa-Great to Keegan, Nyah, Abigail, Oskar and Amelia. Greatly missed by his companion Joyce Macdonald. Jack was born on November 10, 1920 in Royal Oak, Michigan and raised from a young age in London, Ontario. After graduating from London South Collegiate he enlisted in the RCAF, served as a flying instructor in the Commonwealth Air Training Program and received the King's Commendation for valuable service. A longtime resident of London, Etobicoke and Cambridge, Jack retired with 40 years' service with Bell Canada. At age 93, Jack retired from 25 years of volunteer service delivering "Meals on Wheels" in Cambridge. The family will receive visitors on Thursday evening, August 27th from 7 to 9 p.m., and the funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, August 28th, both at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge, 519-621-1650. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Jack's memory to Hospice Wellington, Guelph or Meals on Wheels, Cambridge.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Tripp
9 Entries
stephanie De Grandis
August 27, 2015
Sorry for your loss Doug and Linda. Jack sounded like a man who cared about people and their needs. Twenty-five years of volunteering must be a record and especially when you are in your 90s. Take care,
Monica Morrison
August 26, 2015
I wish to send my thoughts and prayers out to Jacks family as well as Joyce. I still think of Jack, he always wore this great cologne and I loved getting hugs from him on Meals on Wheels delivery day. I have not seen him since I moved west in 2011 but he is a man that has provided me with great memories and I thank him for that. Thinking of you Jack.
Dale Howatt
August 25, 2015
We were very sad when Jack retired after volunteering for so many years - yet so happy to keep in touch with him. His kindness, dedication and absolute willingness to go 'above and beyond' will be sorely missed. Please accept the condolences of our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and clients - Jack brought joy to so many lives.
Sincerely,
Dale Howatt (Executive Director - Community Support Connections - Meals on Wheels and More)
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April Burrows
August 24, 2015
Lisa - 25 years of volunteering! That gives me an insight into your heritage and why you yourself have been such a gift to Guelph and in particular those who you have made space to tell their stories. He must have been so proud of you as I see you were of him.
May you and your family bask in the light of his good work as you take this time to remember and cherish him and each other.
Every loving blessing,
April
Michelle Nogueira
August 24, 2015
Lisa and Family: Our thoughts are with you during your journey of grief. Be gentle with yourself. Hugs and prayers
Michelle, John, and Noah Nogueira
Brooke Egan
August 24, 2015
Lisa and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure that your father will be remembered as a man who loved to help others. I wish you and your family all the best through this tough time, and the ability to remember him in not just the happy times you had together but also some of the tough times because all those times make up who he was to you and all those he met. The pain will last for a while but remember that it is that way because he meant so much. Wishing you and your family love and support in this difficult time, Brooke Egan
Monika Sehn
August 23, 2015
Lisa and family: I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He's in a better place. May the passing of time heal all wounds. May the sorrow lessen as the sweet memories blossom. Peace be with you all.
Michael Dougherty
August 22, 2015
Hello Lisa, Please know my thoughts and Angels are beside you and your family during these days of quiet thought. Take care of yourself. Mike Dougherty
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