(Graham) Jack Durant November 6, 1938 - May 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces Jack’s passing on Friday May 16, 2025 with Mary, his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, by his side. Jack also leaves behind his 2 daughters Leslie (Jevon) Groves and Lori (Stuart) Smith as well as his 2 grandchildren Logan Groves (Hayley Klassen) and Sarah Groves (Jordan Poulin) – all whom he was so proud of. He is also survived by step-sister Jane Dale, sisters-in-law Judy (John) Churcher and Barbara Barkley. Jack was predeceased by his father Graham, his step-father Merwood Dale and his mother Grace as well as his sister Lois and his brother Donald. He was also predeceased by his step-brother Paul Dale and his brother-in-law Earl Barkley.

Jack took pride in his many community engagements notably serving as a municipal councillor for Winchester Township and a fair board member for the village of Chesterville.  Throughout all of his years, Jack was there for neighbours, friends and family to lend a hand or to do a favour. Always self-employed, Jack evolved multiple successful businesses with his partner Mary over the years from farm services to trucking to warehousing. Jack was his own boss until the very end.

Funeral services are entrusted to Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). As per Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a private family graveside service to follow.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Dundas Manor would be graciously accepted. Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca

 

 

 

 

 

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Funeral services are entrusted to Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). As per Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place with a private family graveside service to follow.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Dundas Manor would be graciously accepted. Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca

 

 

 

 

 

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    Larry Stevens says
    May 18, 2025 at 8:57 am

    My condolences to Jack’s family…. R.I.P. Jack

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    Ted & Karin Ceelen says
    May 18, 2025 at 9:10 am

    Our most heartfelt condolences to the family.

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    Cheryl and Wyatt McWilliams says
    May 18, 2025 at 9:56 am

    Mary and family: So sorry to hear about Jack. Thinking of you. Willard and Wyatt wanted to give special thanks for Jack going over and above in his help with the 2002 Hay West campaign.

    The McWilliams family

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    Wayne and Huguette Burns says
    May 18, 2025 at 11:45 am

    We offer our sincere condolences on Jack’s passing. We will leave a donation in Jack’s memory to the New Dundas Manor

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    Gail parker says
    May 18, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal but your love leaves a memory no on can steel. My sincere condolences to you Mary and your family.

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    Jane Schoones says
    May 18, 2025 at 9:38 pm

    Our sincerest condolences Mary and family.
    Many fond memories from old neighbourhood.
    Jack was quite the fellow.

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    Albert & Dixie Bourdeau says
    May 19, 2025 at 8:35 am

    We are saddened to hear of the passing Jack, we want to send out warm thoughts and condolences . . . to you Mary . . . as well as your family.
    We have many fond memories of Jack over the years . . . some more colorful and memorable than others.
    We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our love and comfort.

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    Winston and Sharon Holmes says
    May 20, 2025 at 5:01 pm

    Dear Mary and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Jack. May your fond memories give you comfort.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers!

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    Lorna Holmes says
    May 20, 2025 at 5:03 pm

    Sorry for your loss and thinking of you during this sad time.

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    David Graham says
    May 21, 2025 at 8:28 am

    I am saddened to hear of Jack’s passing.
    My deepest condolences to Mary, Leslie Lori and their families.

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    Judy & Terry Buske says
    May 21, 2025 at 12:19 pm

    Our sincere condolences to you Mary and your girls on the recent passing of Jack. We have many memories of Jack’s kindness to others.

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    Gerry Crepin says
    May 21, 2025 at 1:50 pm

    Mary & Family, thinking of you during this difficult time.
    The Crepin Family

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    Lynne Schwertfeger says
    May 22, 2025 at 6:28 am

    Thinking of you Lori and your family. Sending my sincere condolences

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    Darren and Julie McDonald says
    May 22, 2025 at 7:05 am

    Our deepest condolences to Mary and Family. We are sorry for your loss.

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    Phyllis MacMaster says
    May 22, 2025 at 9:22 am

    Mary and Family: My deepest sympathy on the passing of Jack. I have many fond memories of all the help he provided to us with the generators during the Ice Storm. His contributions to our community will be greatly missed. Phyllis MacMaster

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