Passed away peacefully with his children by his side at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the age of 80. Cherished father to son Chris Cleave, and daughter Carrie Cleave (Greg McAdams). Adored Papa of Benjamin Brand, Ella Cleave, Colton Cleave, Brayden Regier (Mackenzie Chalmers), Chloe Hohner (Brucklian Cuellar), and Landon Hohner, and Great-Papa to Lilah-Rose Regier, and Briar-Rose Regier. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Shirley & Eugene O’Brien, Al & Nancy Cleave, Sharon Brokenshire, Dianne Jeffrey & Al Hohner, and Joy Hymers. Fondly remembered by the mother to his children, Joan Cleave, his nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Glenn Cleave, brothers-in-law Allan Brokenshire, Maynard Hymers, and Rick Jeffrey, and his parents Logan and Ilene (Talbot) Cleave.
Jack lived his adult life in Exeter and was best known for his painting and decorating skills. He will be fondly remembered for his love of the Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and for his love of sweets and gardening. Jacks grandchildren and great-grandchildren will greatly miss his special visits and delivering treats.
In keeping with Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Sunday, December 17th from 1 – 4 PM with words of remembrance at 2:30 PM. In honour of Jack, the family invites you to dress casual and of course, ball caps are welcome. Interment Bayfield Cemetery at a later date.
If you are unable to attend the service in person. A recording will be posted Sunday evening. View the words of remembrance at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 167, South Huron Minor Hockey Association, South Huron Firefighters Association, or a charity of your choice in Jack’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Sandra Newton
I was saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. He was a great guy. He stained by little backyard barn and we had many good talks while he was here. He will be missed.
Jennifer Patterson
Carrie & Chris &families
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sending our love strength and prayers.
Xo
Mark Heimrich
Chris, Carrie & Greg and all Jack’s family & friends & Joan;
Our sincere condolences in your loss. Jack was a great guy and a good neighbour on Carling Street. A valued customer as well. I always enjoyed his dry sense of humour. You all remain in our thoughts at this time. RIP Jack.
Mark & Julie Heimrich & Staff at Lifetime Water.
Peter & Lorrie Hrudka
So sorry to hear of my best old neighbour Jack’ passing. We lived next door to Jack and Family for nearly 20 years, and enjoyed many a soda together. When his son Chris started a band in his teen years we had the pleasure of free rock music coming from his bedroom window on many afternoons and evenings. Jack was an excellent painter and his work graced many of our walls. We will miss Jack, and our prayers go out to his family in this sad time.
Ken & Shirley Boyce
Our condolences to the Cleave family.
Shelley Bryson
I’m so sorry for your loss, Jack always made me smile everytime we chatted. Great man💕
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences. Had a lot of fun with Jack on various job sites. RIP my friend.
Marg Deichert
Sending hugs and prayers to the Cleave family on the loss of Jack – brother, dad & grandpa.
Treasure all your happy memories.
Marg Deichert & family
Tim & Patti Munnings
So sorry to learn of yet another death in your family. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Dianne Jeffrey
Jack was a special guy, gruff exterior sometimes, but always a soft heart. You couldn’t help but laugh when around him. He’ll be truly missed by many. He has lots of company in Heaven. XO
Robert and Alma Westlake
Our condolences to Carrie and Chris and the extended Cleave family;
The loss of a parent, brother renews family relationships and fond memories.
Jack will be missed.
Sincerely,
Robert and Alma Westlake
Ron & June Corriveau
To the Cleave family: Our deepest sympathy on the news of Jack’s passing. As teenagers growing up in Zurich in the 60’s we held Jack in awe, big muscles, a hot car likely (I can’t remember for sure), soft spoken, a pretty cool guy. When he recently became sick, in talking with Sharon and Diane it was very hard on the family to see their brother in such poor health. RIP Jack you will be surely missed by all that knew you best. Ron
Jeremy Becker
Chris, Carrie, Greg & Family – my sincere condolences on your loss.
Brent Caslick
My Condolences to the Cleave family in the loss of Jack. His spirit is now free.
Paul & Sue Corriveau
To all the Cleave family please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jack, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Paul & Sue Corriveau
Jerry and Alice MacLean
We offer sincere condolences to the Jack Cleave family.
RIP Jack.
Gerald and Janet Weido
Sharon,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all of Jack’s family.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene
To: Jack’s Family
We extend our sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Jack. We wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very heartbreaking time. 🙏🏻❤️
Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene ❤️
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Cleave Family, so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, another member of your family gone too soon..I would see Jack and we always had a fun visit, he will be missed by everyone one who knew and loved him. Cherish you fun memories, with sympathy to all… Jacqui &Charlie Regier
Barb Willard
Al and Nancy so very sorry for your loss.
Jeff O'Brien
My sincere condolences to the Cleave family on the recent passing of Jack. He was a hard working man who always had time for a word and a smile.
Deb & Ken Regier
Chris , Carrie and family
Uncle Jack was a very special guy! He has always had a special spot in my heart. The last time I visited him at the home he set me in my place, letting me know that his sisters were very precious to him and you weren’t going to say any different, His love for his kids and grandkids showed in his eyes whenever there were mentioned. Those little great grandchildren were his pride & joy!
We will miss you Uncle Jack 💖
Bob Fisher
Sorry to hear about this. My deepest sympathies to Jack’s Family.
Debra LaPorte
Chris & Carrie, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. Having known Jack for many years, I have many great memories of him. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Jack
Wilma and Derrick Misner
Dear : Al and Nancy deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother and brother- in- law. I am sure you have many wonderful memories to ease your sorrow.
Dorothy Dietrich
To all Jack’s family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have such fond memories of the Cleave family from the days we were growing up as close neighbours, next to our little country school on the Bronson Line. Now, so many years later it was nice to reconnect with Jack at Blue Water Rest Home where he was Bob’s room mate. Sending my love and prayers to all of you. May God’s peace and comfort be with you in the days ahead.
Dorothy and Bob Dietrich
John Relouw
So sad to hear of Jack’s passing. My condolences to Jack’s family. Had many laughs with Jack over the years. He was a great friend.
Laura Wilder
My deepest condolences to Carrie, Brayden Joan and the entire Cleave family. Sending love and hugs.
Pauline Miller
My deepest sympathy to all of Jack’s family. Always lots of fun & laughs when in Jack’s company, he was a great guy. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad & very difficult time.
Sincerely Pauline Miller🙏🏻💞
Tina Lindenfield
My condolences to you all my thoughts and heart are with you
Denni Morrissey
Sending sincere condolences in the passing of Jack. Treasure all your special memories.
Sandi & Dennis
Joan Cleave
Al, Shirley, Sharon, Dianne and Joy : ( and families)
I offer you all my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother Jack. As his siblings, you know him better than most ever will.
I know you are a close knit family so you will certainly miss him.
Hugs to you all on this another sad time for your family.
Love to you all,
(my “sista’s from another Mother”)
Joan Cleave
Joan Cleave
Chris and Carrie:
I am so truly saddened for you both that you have come to the time in your life when you have lost your Dad. He was unique in his very own way which made him the “Jack” , “Zippy” , “The Power”, or any other nickname that his many friends knew him by. Your many fond memories will keep him close and in your hearts always and always in a little corner of mine.
Love,
Mom
Don and Brenda Triebner
So sorry to hear about Jack. He was a good painter and handy man. He did lots of jobs for us. Deepest sympathies to Chris, Carrie and family.
Ken and Shirley (Heywood) Simpson
Our deepest condolences to all of Jack’s family. We have many great memories of Jack over the years. Rest In Peace Jack.
Christine Ferguson
Chris, Carrie and family, so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great guy, painter and enjoyed all his visits to the coffee shop. A lot of great memories were created there that will never be forgotten. RIP Jack
Lorie Van Valkengoed
Children sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
My deepest sympathies!
Vicki Schroeder-Ducharme & Mike Ducharme
Carrie & Greg, Chris and the Entire Cleave Family:
Such a hard working and meticulous fella…always with a smile and soft spoken. He will be missed by
many.
RIP Jack
Catherine Shantz
Jack Cleave family- my sincere condolences to the entire family in the passing of Jack-met Jack numerous times in the Home with short visits. May the peace and comfort of Christ surround each of you at this time
Don & Joan Heywood
Jack’s Family:
Our sincere condolences in Jack’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Cherish the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Dave and Karin Roger
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.
Dave and Karin Roger.
Al Taylor
Sincere condolences to the entire family. Jack always had a smile and a comment for all occasions.
He will be missed…Al/Bonnie
Don and Edith Lewis
Jack’s family
Don worked with Jack and Jack was always friendly. Jack was really fussy about his hair, combing quite often —- A great guy
R.I.P Jack
Jim Chapman
Chris, Carrie and the Cleave Family
My sincere sympathy to all of you !!
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy to the entire Cleave family on your loss
Chuck & Tanya Erb
To Jack’s Family,
Tanya and I extend our Sympathy to everyone, on Jack’s passing. We have known him for many years, and shared lots of fun and laughter.
We will keep you in our Thoughts and Prayers
Dan Heywood
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I remember lots of laughs at the coffee shops. He was a good guy! My condolences to the family! Dan
Dalton Ford
To Jack’s Family; I knew Jack for many years, enjoyed working with him, and had a lot of laughs conversing with him. So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences, Dalt
Diane MacGregor
Condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jack was a great guy, always provided a smile. He will be missed
Marilyn Jeffrey
Our sympathy to Carrie and Chris and families and to the Cleave family. Had several good times with Jack over the years. He was alot of fun.
Marilyn & Deb
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Karen McLellan
My very sincere condolences to the whole Cleave family. He sure will be missed. Cherish your
memories.
Maureen Wood
My Sincere Sympathy to Jack’s Family
Wes Hodgson
I had the great pleasure to work with Jack for 13 years at Custom Trailers now Northlander he was a awesome person I remember he purchased a used Cadillac and management had him park it with their vehicles so it didn’t look out of place on the workers side. Rest in Piece my friend
Christine Chappel Schurter
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Pip and Tootie
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Remembering him and the fun times we had together with him. We send our deepest condolences to the families.
Sue Riley
My condolences to all Jack’s family.
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sending our most sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Jack, Characters like he was are not soon forgotten. So very sorry for your great loss.
Sharon Brokenshire
My brother has passed and gone in peace, Jack was a hard worker, sometimes he even thought he was still working at the rest home so we just listened. He no longer was the Jack everyone knew he didn’t know himself anymore but he loved all his family dearly and he let it be known especially his little great granddaughters. Rest in peace Jack, love you from my family😘❤️
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
The Cleave Family
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you at
this very sad time
R I P Jack
Phil and Patty LaPorte
So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our condolances to the whole family.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To the Cleave family
Our condolences to all on Jack’s passing.
He had an interesting life and was always able to comment on his favourite teams, right or wrong, 😊
Margaret Brintnell
To: All of Jack’s family
So sorry to read about Jack. Another great guy & sure knew how to paint. My Sympathy to All of You at this difficult time.
Margaret Brintnell
Bob and carol johnston
Sincere sympathy to all the cleave family in your great loss
George and Sue Wilson
Chris, Carrie and families, sincere condolences on your loss of your Dad. Jack was a great painter. He was a friendly, soft spoken man. Remember your wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn Vincent
To Chris, Carrie and families and all of Jack’s loved ones.
Jack will be missed. A good man who was an amazing painter.
May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time
Jim Oesch
For the Cleave families,
Jack was a talented painter and a great guy . Cherish your memories.
tanya trebley
I’m terribly sorry for your loss, my friend. I’ve been and will be thinking of you and your loved ones. May your beloved father rest easy.
Al Coleman
Jack, it was a pleasure.
To Chris & Carrie and families
I am sorry for your loss of your
father, my sincere condolence.
Zippy I raise a glass!
Al Coleman
Brian and Deb Hodgins
Spent a lot of time with Jack, Joan and Carrie and Chris. Watched the kids grow up and had millions of laughs and good times. Awesome guy. Will miss his friendship. Condolences to all the family.
Rita Masse
So
Sorry to hear the sad news of your fathers passing. We sure have a lot of good memories of our times together your father was a friend. Rita and Fred.
Robin Derkach
The best papa anyone could ask for. Anyone who had come to his house he had chocolate bars on standby. Any of us grandchildren who came by drove his lawnmower and had the best time. Any games anything he was always there. The best man alive fly high papa jack