Elvin Stanley Edwin "Captain Jack" Dampier

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce that Mr. Elvin Stanley Edwin “Captain Jack” Dampier, 91 years, of Nipigon, Ontario, passed peacefully in his sleep, with family by his side, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital. Jack was a loving and respectful person to all of his family and friends. He meant so much to so many. Jack was a man of few words. He was sensitive to others' feelings and he could always make you smile and laugh. His personality, generosity and hospitality were second to none. Jack worked tirelessly in all aspects of his life. Jack was self- employed as a commercial fisherman and a beachcomber for many years. He also worked in the bush as a mechanic for Abitibi Woodlands. Later in his life, he and his wife Maureen operated the Nipigon Coin Laundry and Drycleaners while they took visitors and friends for cruises on their boat the “Morning Star”. Jack was active in the National Marine Conservation Initiative, Project Peregrine and a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. He did prospecting and trapping but his life centered around being out on Lake Superior; cruising, hunting and exploring. If not at home, he could be located at the dock and was often found having tea with friends, family or strangers. During baseball season it was widely known that he was not to be disturbed while his team, the Blue Jays were playing. But most important to him were his family and friends. Captain Jack will be remembered as one of the GREAT LEGENDS of Nipigon. God bless our hero! Predeceased by his parents – Arthur and Lottie Dampier, by his wife Maureen (2003), by two infant children Anita Mary and Joseph, son-in-law Gerry Todd, grandson Noah Todd, siblings – Henry (Devona) Dampier, Pearl (Harold) Lumsden, Harold (Ida) Dampier, Gordon (Arvella) Dampier, Mary (Jeff) Goneau, Lenora (Charles) Wesley, brothers-in-law – Lawrence Martin and Edward Belanger. He is survived by his siblings – Kenneth (Arthurine) Dampier, Ruby Martin and Rosalee Belanger, as well as his eight children – “Boon” Dan (Aili) Dampier, Jim (Rita) Dampier and Gerardo Dampier (Jennifer) all of Nipigon, “Doon” Lorna (Ron) McCollum and Gloria (Brian) Gogal both of Thunder Bay, Ontario Catherine (Brian) Campbell of The Villages, Florida, Valerie Bouchard of Edgerton, Alberta and Angela (Jeff) Freeman of Asheville, North Carolina, by nineteen grandchildren – Jason (Rebecca) Dampier, Daniel ( Emily) Dampier, Montana McCollum, Joe (Lisa) Dampier, Bradley Dampier, Belinda (Andrew) Turner, Jack (Laisa), Elvin (Riza) Bouchard, Robert Bouchard, Keith (Tierra) Bouchard, Christine (Danny) Schultz, Anthony Young, Sarah Gogal (Marc Schadler), Chazz Gogal, Nicholas (Laura) Dampier, Nathan (Tamara) Dampier, Tiffany Dampier (Ben Hill), Billy Harris, twenty-three great grandchildren – Darla, Kyla, Simon, Lauren (Lolo), Cody, Seth, Kaitie, Alex, Ariel, Keith, Triston, Wyatt, William, Ryan, Jude, Auguste, Dani, Alivia, Avery, Kayley, Delaney, Nikki-leigh, Trey, Teagan and Treagan, and one great great grandson Caleb. Jack is also survived by good friends Jeanine Moore, Tony and Evelyn Campbell, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital for their Tender Loving Care of Captain Jack. Bless their hearts. According to Jack's wishes cremation has taken place. Prayers will be offered on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 7 P.M. at the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Nipigon. A memorial mass for Jack Dampier will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11 A.M. at the same location with Father H. Augustynowicz officiating. Interment of cremains will be in Cliffside Cemetery, Nipigon. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Dampier Endowment Fund at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon.