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1935
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2016
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John Cork Obituary
Jack was a founding member and President of The Great Lakes Captain's Association, past Grand President of the International Ship Master Association, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1953 to 1961, he also served 25 years at the Neomekong Club. Jack also was Captain for the Soo Locks Boat Tours for 50 years.
In his free time he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, hunting, reading, and cooking. He mostly enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. He loved being on the water. He owned many shops over the years including the ""Sweet Shop,"" Karmel Korn, the Pullar Concession, and Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours Concession
Surviving Capt. Cork are his children: Keith (Diane) Cork of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Coral (Neil) Buckels of St. Charles, Illinois, Kyle (Linda) Cork of Au Train, Michigan, and Candi (Steven) Allen of Kincheloe, Michigan; a brother, Harry (Florence) Cork of New Jersey, and 11 grandchildren: Kara, Kasey, Heather, Jason, Kaytlin, Jennifer, Jackie, Jamie, Rachel, Katelyn, and Stephanie. Also surviving are many great-grandchildren, as well as Jack's special friend and companion, Jackie Lampman of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Jack had two beloved dogs, Chewy and Jody.
Preceding Jack in death are his parents; his wife, Betty Cork (1980); and his second wife, Mary.
Graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens on Friday October 14, 2016 at noon with Reverend David Henderson officiating. Memorials may be left to The Great Lakes Association in memory of Captain John Cork. Arrangements are in the care of Hovie Funeral Home.
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Charles Reddick
November 1, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We worked together from 1964-71 for Famous Soo Locks Cruises. They were some of the best years of my life. "Daddy Jack," as I affectionately called him, was a wonderful, warm, fun person. His pralines, doughnuts, and grilled cheese tuna sandwiches are still some of the best things I ever ate. I'm so glad I got up to the Soo a few years ago and got to talk old times with him. Rest In Peace my friend.
Joel & Joan Veihl
October 27, 2016
My wife and I would like to pass along our condolences to the family of Captain Jack. He married us on August 30, 2003 on LeVoyageur as we were being raised in the Locks. In just the couple of times we met with him, he was so kind and very nice. My dad was a merchant marine, so the 2 of them talked almost the entire time after the ceremony. " 3 longs & 2 Shorts" for you Capt. Jack
Carol Falkenhagen-Gregory
October 25, 2016
So sorry to read of Jack's passing. I have a lot of good memories of when I worked for Jack at the Soo Locks Boat Tours snack bar, The Pullar snack bar and at The Sweet Shop.
Larry Farnquist
October 12, 2016
Jack was a wonderful guy, always friendly, ready to chat. I'm sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to the family.
October 11, 2016
On behalf of Great Lakes Captains Association and International Ship Masters Association, we send our condolences to the family. Jack was a major player in both of these organizations and will be greatly missed.
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