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Jack was born January 25, 1936, in Stoneham, Massachusetts to the late Lillie (Moran) Wingate and Fred Wingate.
Jack played football at Spaulding High School where he was among the team who played in the first Shriners Football Game, graduating in 1954. His record for throwing the javelin lasted many years. Jack graduated from Wentworth Institute with a degree in aeronautical engineering. He found his calling traveling around New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine as a technical representative.
Jack was an avid enthusiast of Garden scale model trains, spending countless hours building layouts to accompany his many stone walls at camp and at home. He would always rather work outside, riding his tractor, where he found joy and peace. Some of his most treasured moments were spent at the family's camp on Rattlesnake Island, surrounded by the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee, sharing laughter and creating lifelong memories with loved ones.
Jack is survived by his loving wife Martha (Finnigan) Wingate; and their two daughters, Kirsten Dawson and her husband Carl, of Williamsburg, Virginia; and Karla Davis, and her husband, Jeff, of Bumpass, Virginia. Jack is also survived by his three grandchildren, Jack, Kaallie, and Brady.
In keeping with Jack Wingate's wishes there will be no services.
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Tony Macaione
August 8, 2025
Karla I´m so sorry to hear of your dad´s passing . I saw you today. Your dad was a great man and I enjoyed talking with him while grocery shopping the last 13 years. May he rest in peace .
Elaine Labrie
May 27, 2025
The Lacroix family has your family in their prayers and memories, living on Betts Rd together. Maggie & Leo have very fond memories of Mr. Wingate, they would tell me from time to time how he would visit them, just to check in, these past 8 years or so, since Leo's stroke. I would sometimes see Mr. Wingate outside his home, while I drove past to go see my parents. I was always impressed with his stamina and determination to do it himself, doing yard work and even shoveling. Sometimes I'd even see him at the grocery store. It was always a pleasure.
Andrew Houle
February 7, 2025
Martha, I´m sorry to hear of Jack´s passing. I worked with Jack for many years at MVBM. I always enjoyed working alongside him and his good nature always showed through. He will be missed.
Karla Wingate Davis
December 24, 2024
My heart goes with you....
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Karla Wingate Davis
December 24, 2024
My heart will never be whole again. I promise to take care of Mom for you, and be there for Kirsten.
Martha Wingate
December 22, 2024
For the good times ... Love always, Martha
Martha Wingate
December 22, 2024
For the good times...Love always, Martha
Goss Gosselin
December 20, 2024
To Martha and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Jack. It makes me smile to remember the times that we would struggle with that "damn" dock every spring!! Jack always had a plan on how to resurrect it!! Finally reality set in and we realized it was time to let it go!! Thankfully before we got hurt! Also, throughout the years I would bring all of my nephews over to see the "island trains". Jack was so proud of his hobby and eager to share his enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing Jack with us. He was a good friend and leaves us with fond memories.
Goss and Karen
Rattlesnake Island
Farideh Kermani
December 20, 2024
Even though I met Martha and Jack only a couple of times, we formed a bond of friendship even though we live miles apart. Rest in peace Jack? You were a wonderful person with a heart of gold. You will be missed.
Marilyn Tucker
December 20, 2024
Martha, we are so sorry to find out that Jack has passed. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Raymond and Marilyn Tucker
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