It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Howard (Jack) Bannon peacefully at his residence in London, surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in his 85th year.
Beloved husband of Marie (Costello) Bannon. Cherished father of Colleen and John Zrini, Murray Bannon and Maura Hagarty-Bannon, Paul Bannon and Karen McNeill-Bannon, Laurie Bannon and Art Gregory, Lisa and John Hedley, and Mark and Jennifer Bannon. Dear grandfather of Shanna, Reanne; Matthew and Myriame, Patrick, Joseph, Jack; Max, Greg; Jamie, Julia; Jordan, Lukas; Jacob, Evan and one precious great-grandaughter Clara. Dear brother and brother-in-lawof Jean and Bill Meek, Don and Sandra Bannon, Virginia Bannon, Sharon Bannon, Norma Mclver, and Bridget Simmons. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Mary Bannon, grandparents Cormack and Mary Watters, and 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.
Jack was a well-known and respected Construction Manager with Gaffney Construction Ltd. of Stratford for over 47 years working throughout the province of Ontario. He was very community minded within his church, local sports, Lions, and Probus and in retirement he drove patients under the Meals on Wheels program. He treasured teaching children about sports including hockey, boating, snowmobiling, and skiing, as well as gardening, maintaining a property, being kind to people, and always treating others with respect.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends will also be received one hour prior to the Funeral Mass which will be held at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Catholic Church, 1 Fallons Lane, London on Saturday, April 1st at 11 AM with Rev. Jaison Tellis, OCD presiding. Private family interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend at a later date.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Jack & Dana Garrett
Our sincere sympathy to Marie & the Bannon family on the passing of your husband & father. Jack will be greatly missed by the whole community.
Mark & Cheryl Steffler
Marie, our deepest sympathies during your time of loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories of Jack and the love of your family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Mark & Cheryl Steffler
Bob Parkinson (Gaffney Construction)
Sorry for your loss.
Janet Brown
Dear Marie and Family
So sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Brown from UBU fashions
Jim Borman
To Marie and Brannon family. Sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. I worked with Jack at Gaffney Construction and he was always a true gentleman. I also worked with Murray and Paul . To you all , my deepest sympathy. Jim Borman
Deb and Rob Andrews and family
To the Bannon family
Sending our deepest sympathy to all. We just heard about Jack’s passing and wanted to extend some words of support during this difficult time. Remember his smile, laughter and your family gatherings those memories you can cherish forever. ❤
Donna Brasca (McFalls)
Mark and family ,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dad . He was always such a welcoming man . My thoughts go to you all.
Donna
Gerry Haggarty
My condolences to Marie and all of the Bannon kids. Jack was a great person and friend to Joe and Angela for decades. Joe and Jack worked together and enjoyed many good times in Stratford and Grand Bend. It was always good to see Jack with a big smile on his face.
Lots of fond thoughts and memories from the Haggarty Family
Robert Meek
Deepest condolences to Aunt Marie, Coleen, Murray, Paul, Laurie, Lisa, Mark, their spouses, and all Uncle Jacks Grand Kids!
Uncle Jack had a soft spot, if he shared this with you, you were blessed!
Good Karma to you all, at this difficult time!
May Uncle Jack rest in peace.
Sincerely
Robert Meek
Camille Magoffin
Dear Marie and Family: So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad and difficult time. Blessings, Camille Magoffin and Family
Andy and Cathy Vrolyk
Marie and Family
Our condolences with the passing of Jack.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Andy and Cathy Vrolyk
Andy and Cathy Vrolyk
Marie and Family
Our condolences with the passing of Jack.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bill Roberts
Colleen , John and family. My condolences on the loss of Jack. He was a great guy. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jack and Isabelle Moore
Our deepest sympathy, Marie and family.
We enjoyed some fun times with you and Jack.
Steph&Nate
Sorry for your loss Colleen, John, Reanne and Shanna. Thinking of you and your family!
Steph Keeler and Nate Zrini
Brian Langford
Colleen and John:
Sorry for your loss.
I hope the many good times you had will be the memory you cherish during this time.
Ron Hill
I am so sorry to read about Jacks passing. He was a great guy and will be remembered by everyone who knew. My sincere sympathy to Marie and the Bannon family. God Blessed
John & Mary Walls
Lisa, John and Family;
Thinking of you at this sad time. Our deepest condolences.
Dennis Morrissey
Marie & family,
We are thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Dennis & Sandi Morrissey
Betty Versteegh
Our deepest condolences to you Marie and your entire family! We do know that Jack was a very kind person! And thought of often! From the family of the late Gord Hodgins. Thinking of you.
Sharon Robinson (Harefeld)
Dear Colleen and family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
CAROL MURPHY
DearMari e ,Sending you hugs on this sad day. Keep your memories close to your heart & He will always be with you. Your old Banker Friend from the 50’s Love to all Carol
Elizabeth Gaffney
Dearest Marie and family:
Holding you in my heart at this difficult time.
Elizabeth Gaffney (the younger)
Mike Poliszuk
To Marie, Colleen & John, and the rest of The Wonderful Bannon Clan:
Please accept my sincere best wishes during this challenging time.
Gratefully,
Mike.
Andrea Lee McMillan and Vaughan McMillan
Paul, Karen, Max and Greg,
Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies upon hearing of your dad’s passing. May your family, friends and the warmest memories of your dad comfort you over the next few days and weeks.
Thinking of you
Carmen Costello Parker
Dear Aunt Marie just wanted to let you no our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Bannon Family. I only met our Uncle Jack a few times however I felt instant respect for him and just knew deep down in my heart he was a great man. We are with you in spirit. Love you Dearly Aunt Marie. Carmen Costello Parker and John Sewell.
Lissa,Jerome and Bryce
To Mark and Jen,
We are eeply saddened by the news of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Snider, Thunder Bay
Marie,
Sincerest condolences on Jack’s loss, for myself and also on behalf of Glenna who always looked forward to reminiscing about old times in GB with both of you.
I was hoping to see both of you in May when I visit the area.
Monika Rath
Mark and family: I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts. May you cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your father. Peace be with you all.
Monika
Kari & Dave Ryan
Mark & Jen – we are very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He sounded like an amazing person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take good care, Kari & Dave
Catherine Rogers & Brian Prendergast
Hi Lisa,
Brian and I are so sad to hear about the passing of your father. We wish you and John, Jordan and Lukas all the strength and support needed to get through the next few days and weeks to come.
Jim & Joan De Zorzi
It was with sadness that we learned about Jack’s passing.
Marie, our condolences from both your friends at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend and from the Catholic Women’s League.
Jim and Joan De Zorzi
Wayne Howes
My Deepest Condolence to the family. I worked for Gaffney Construction on some of the bridges on 401 plus other places under Jack Bannon who was my Superintendent and Boss. We all enjoyed working for him as he was very down to earth and a very fair man. I was working at Port Bruce when he came to the bridge to tell us about President Kennedy being murdered and seen his compassion as he had tears in his eyes. He was a very special person who treated my dad and myself as we were special to him. Your family has something to be very proud of as he was a man of great intelligence and gave respect to those who deserved it. I am so sorry to hear about his passing but our lost is God’s Gain and I know God will grant peace and strength to all who knew and loved him for memories never die. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family during their time of grief.
John Ahlers
Dear Marie and Family.
I’m sorry to hear about Jack’s passing.
Have found memories from the time our families lived on Valleyview Ave.
God Bless.
John & Heather Flanagan
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family.
Marilyn jeffrey
Met Jack through Bob and Brenda Morrissey, what a very nice man and very interesting. Our condolences to Marie and the family.
Marilyn Jeffrey and Deb Shewfelt
Kim Miles
Lisa, John, Jordan & Lukas we are so very sorry to hear of your dad/grandpa’s passing. Remember him with love and laughter, it’s the best way to honour the gift thay was his life. Stay strong for each other and boys be extra sweet to your wonderful mom! We are thinking of you, love Kim, Bill & Jessi Miles.
Wendy McCaffrey
Dear Aunr Marie and the Bannon family. Our deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather and uncle. You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and I will be with you in spirit on Friday and Saturday. Wish we could be there physically but we will be starting our journey back home from Az on Friday. Love to you all and know you now have a special angel in heaven looking after you all.
Love
John & Wendy McCaffrey xxoo
Tracy Harrison
Laurie, Lisa and family, truly sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Sincere condolences
Tracy Harrison
Denise Dietrich
My deepest and heartfelt condolences Aunt Marie and family. Thinking of you all and sending prayers. I really enjoyed spending time withJack and you when Dad was in hospital in London. You both made mom and I feel very welcome in your home.
Dave & Leona Morrissey
Our sincere con olences Marie & family @ this time of your loss. May your good memories of good times fill your hearts @ this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Joanne Kelly
Deepest sympathies to your families at the loss of a great part of your family.
Joan Dietrich
Uncle Jack was always a kind pleasant man. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
This world was lucky to have him and could use more like him.
Aunt Marie I hope the love you shared comforts you while you learn to live without him.
Larry and Joan
Bannon Clan
Jack was always very memorable ! Always a smile or an impish grin. Grand Bend winter carnivals, a warm coat for a night at the races. Or just a sit down to catch up on life. A very sincere and unique Man ! Are thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time.
Joan and Larry xoxo
Susanne (Gaffney) Howes
Spent a very memorable summer with the Bannon family between Lake Clear and Lake Dore near Eganville….lots of boating , skiing, frogging, sleepovers , ghosts and laughter! On behalf of Mona and all her kids, our deepest Sympathy to Marie and family.
Rosemary Boyd
I had the pleasure of laughing with Jack recently about my legendary “Joke”!
Love Rosemary
Diane Charlton
Dear Marie and family! So sorry to learn of Jacks passing. He was one of a kind, truly special with so much wit and fun. I feel very privileged to have known both Jack and Marie. May knowing how so many will miss him help you all at this time. Sincerely Diane Charlton
Brian Costello
So sorry to hear about uncle Jack passing such a great sense of humour he had he could build you up or slow you down and you did not realise it until later LOL once again so sorry Brian
Brian & Michelle Schon
Our deepest sympathies on hearing of Jack’s passing.
Sharon Hunt Sedlacek
Uncle Jack was a first class man. I always felt loved and respected when I had the privilege of being a guest in the Bannon home. One particularly happy memory is of him taking us all out on the boat for the day. He was strong and in control of the operation but he was also fun and making sure that everyone had a good time. Boy did I have a good time.
Lots of love to my dear Aunt Marie and all the family.
JP
Always enjoyed conversiing with Jack on just about any subject.