John MARSHALL

Obituary of John MARSHALL

June 19, 1936 – Calgary, Alberta
July 23, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Jack Marshall beloved husband of the late Candace Marshall of Calgary, AB, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the age of 84 years.

Jack was a second generation Calgarian, born on June 19, 1936. He grew up in ‘old east Calgary’ (Ramsey), learned to drive delivery trucks for the ‘Calgary Brewery’ and later building his thirty-two year career with the Calgary Fire Department retiring as Captain Jake.

Jack married Candace in 1968. They recently had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Jack accomplished much throughout his life and was particularly proud of coaching his son’s hockey team and his ability to transform a property into a custom built home for his family. Jack had a passion for working with his hands and was willing to help anyone who turned to him for assistance.

Jack is survived by his sons, Robert “Bob” Marshall (Marlene Payne), Gregg Marshall (Kim Mak) and Murray Marshall of Vancouver, BC; his grandchildren, Devin (Jessica) Marshall, Brent (Alicia) Marshall and Averie Marshall; and his three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Hunter and Austin Marshall, as well as his nephew Jeff Cook, all of Calgary.

Jack was predeceased by his wife Candace Marshall and his parents, Harold and Mary “Maimie” Marshall.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. A Facebook Page “John ‘Jack’ Marshall Memorial” has also been set up where the service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Jack’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of John Marshall, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD SE, CALGARY, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.
 

 

Wednesday
16
September

Funeral Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Fish Creek
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
(403) 256-9575
Wednesday
16
September

Reception

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Fish Creek Hospitality Centre
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
(403) 256-9575
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