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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN John J. Weir
NEW GLASGOW - John Jamieson (Jack) Weir, 66, of Plymouth, and formerly of New Glasgow, died Friday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late John and Eva (MacFarlane) Weir. He lived in New Glasgow most of his life, until moving to Plymouth 10 years ago. He was a prominent New Glasgow businessman who owned and operated a garage for 26 years, retiring 10 years ago. He was involved with stock car racing in the Maritimes for many years, and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. Surviving are his wife, the former Anne Hughs; a daughter, Margaret (Mrs. Edward Smith), New Glasgow; a half-brother, Robert, St. Catharines, Ont.; three sisters, Hazel (Mrs. D.F. Love), Toronto; Jean and Marjorie, both of New Glasgow; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, John; a brother, Harold; and a sister, Willa. The body is in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral will be today at 3:30 p.m. in Westminster Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Rev. J. Donald MacKay officiating. Burial will be in Lorne Street Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity, or to Westminster Church Memorial Fund.
Newspaper: The Chronicle Herald, Monday, 24 May 1982, page 21
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