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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CAIE, John George (Jack) - passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025 at Maple Park Lodge, Fort Erie. He is the son of the late John Caie and Winnifred Sherrell Caie. His brother Douglas and nephew Paul Schultz predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 32 year, Lynne Enright. His exceptional children are Janet (Gene Mercer), John (Darlene Wilson), Robert (Jennifer Brydges) and Don Harrod (Elizabeth Crawley) and step-father to Linda Hall (Eric) and Danial Gray Enright. He is grandfather to the delightful Brandon Mustard, Holly Caie and Evan Caie.
He is also survived by his loving sister, Barbara Schultz, Brantford, sailing partner brother Donald, Brampton, brother Ernst Bohnke, Germany and the family's beloved Aunt Florence. Jack leaves very special nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
[He was in the 1st Block Draft] One of the first 50 Canadian Navy sailors to train in Britain with Australians. He spent his Navy years in submarines. He was stationed off the coast of Bermuda at the end of the Korean war. He met up with a few of his fellow sailors over the years. He was a member of the Submariner's Association of Canada.
At the close of his 33 year career with Caterpillar, he attained the position of Distribution Manager of Canada Caterpillar. His position involved visiting many Caterpillar dealerships across Canada. Two memories were the very tasty salmon in B.C. and running into his brother-in-law in Montreal. When offered an early retirement, he eagerly accepted. This allowed many years of enjoying his retirement. He maintained friendships with the co-workers he started with throughout the years.
Jack participated in marathons, triathlons, cross-country ski racing and cycling. A friend and he cycled around Lake Ontario, camping, in the 70s. His love of golf began at 75, he was great at putting. Cruises to the Bahamas, Florida Keys, Dominican Republic and, with Lynne, a winter docked in Charleston, SC was a highlight. Following sailing, 10 winters in Arizona included golf and being with friends and family.
Jack will be remembered as a loyal, kind, hard working man who enjoyed life. Many thanks to the PSWs at Maple Park Lodge, Cardinal Court, for their compassionate, professional, and supportive care of Jack. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, MS, or your local animal shelter. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held later. (Benner Funeral Services Inc.)
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