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John Gregg Obituary
After serving in the Army in post-war Germany, he graduated from Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana, and received a Master's degree in English from the University of Illinois. He worked briefly as an editor for the Sierra Club in San Francisco before moving to York in 1967, where he lived the rest of his life winter, spring and fall. Summers he spent at his beloved cottage on the French River, Ontario.
He was active in civic life, serving on York's Conservation Commission for two decades. He worked diligently as a member of the Park Commission during the time the town acquired Mount Agamenticus and Goodrich Park, and later served on the Historic District Commission.
He was also active in the local arts scene, appearing in or directing nearly 100 plays at Theatre-by-the-Sea, Hackmatack Playhouse and many others. He taught theater and public speaking at the University of Southern Maine.
He was a numismatist, a collector of antiquarian books, and a connoisseur of wooden canoes.
He is survived by his sister, Kate Kinley Gregg of Reno, daughter Kinley Gregg of York, son John Robert Gregg III, daughter-in-law Susan Wolf, and grand-daughters Audrey Gregg and Gina Gregg all of Winchester, Massachusetts, and son David Gregg of Dover, N.H. He is also survived by his former wife, Meredith Bubul Gregg, of Madison, Indiana.
A memorial service will be held in York later in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York, Maine is assisting with arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.
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Rosena Baumli
March 19, 2025
Six years! Today is the Spring Equinox, a day John Jack would have celebrated!
April 25, 2019
Today, 4/25/19, would have been John Jack's 84th birthday. I am missing not being able to have another chat with him!
Rosena Baumli
April 15, 2019
"John Jack" was what I called him, because it required some time & trust to be familiar enough to use his nickname. He has been my friend for many years now, and I treasure the many Groundhog Day cards that I have collected, as he celebrated his favorite holiday. We met in the theater world, but we hiked, dined, and conversed through the years. Even as his health failed, when I called from Missouri, he was upbeat and positive, sharing things he was reading and learning about; the most recent being his interest in woodpeckers. I was privileged to spend time with him on the French River, his beloved summer residence, where he introduced me to kayaking. He preferred cards, letters, and phone calls, refusing to text or use the internet. He was a responsible, intelligent, and caring person. I will miss his friendship terribly.
April 15, 2019
"John Jack" was what I called him, because it required some time & trust to be familiar enough to use his nickname. He has been my friend for many years now, and I treasure the many Groundhog Day cards that I have collected, as he celebrated his favorite holiday. We met in the theater world, but we hiked, dined, and conversed through the years. Even as his health failed, when I called from Missouri, he was upbeat and positive, sharing things he was reading and learning about; the most recent being his interest in woodpeckers. I was privileged to spend time with him on the French River, his beloved summer residence, where he introduced me to kayaking. He preferred cards, letters, and phone calls, refusing to text or use the internet. He was a responsible, intelligent, and caring person. I will miss his friendship terribly.
April 2, 2019
I first met Jack walking in the woods down by his home off of Brave Boat Harbor. He was a friendly and considerate guy who listened well. His wandering has come to an end. He will be missed. We wish his family well.
Stanley and Elena Zajechowski
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