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He was the son of Shirley Babineau Kane and John E. Kane. Jack was married for 50 years to his beloved wife, Sandra (Pelchat) Kane. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School and the University of New Hampshire, and a U.S. Army veteran.
Jack was a former restaurant owner in Portsmouth and had a long career in the food service industry. He had a deep love for Shelties, raising ten over his lifetime. Jack enjoyed picture framing, swimming, and studying history. His passion for picture framing began as a hobby, and he eventually became skilled enough to make custom frames for friends and family. Known for his sociable nature and enduring friendships, he will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his sister Shirley Kane, and several nieces and nephews.
SERVICES - A private funeral is planned. Memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers at T2T.org. Arrangements in care of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 (603-436-1702) For Online Guestbook, please visit www.JVWoodFuneralHome.com
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Michael Perez
July 6, 2025
Thus departs one of the good ones. He will all ways be in my memories
Tom O'Leary
May 8, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Jack was a great guy and good friend . How can we forget the famous Rays Kane...a local neighborhood pub that he and Kirk Miller ran some years ago. May Jack RIP.
Hazel Morgan Shelton
May 8, 2025
Remember Jack well. From high school to restaurant to retirement. Good person
Lis Connors
May 7, 2025
Sandy, So very sorry about Jack. Have missed seeing him in back of Church. His family were dear friends of ours and we shared many good times. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Lis Connors
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