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John M. 'Jack' Blue of Listowel died peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Listowel Memorial Hospital, in his 95th year.
Loving husband of Marilyn (Johnson) Blue for 66 wonderful years.
Treasured father of Danette Blue, and proud grandfather of Katrina.
His loss will be felt by his siblings, Jim Blue and Bertha Scott; as well as his sisters-in-law, Lynda Blue and Jean Goddard.
He will be missed by many extended family members and friends.
Predeceased by his sister, Betty (Jack) Scott; brother, Donald Blue; sister-in-law, Betty Blue; and brothers-in-law, Bill Scott and Bill Goddard.
Born Dec. 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Donald and Margaret (Clarkson) Blue. He was raised in Ripley by his father and stepmother, the late Margaret MacKenzie.
Jack had a life-long passion for baking and food which led him to build a successful career in the food service industry. As a chef aboard oil tankers, his work took him around the Americas before he met Marilyn in 1958 and eventually made Listowel home, where they built their life and raised their family. He continued his career in Listowel as a food services manager at MRC until retirement in 1994.
Jack took great pride in his involvement with the Listowel Masonic Lodge, Mocha Shriners, his church, and the Listowel Legion.
He also had a love for golf and sports and was a devoted supporter of local teams, always taking an interest in the activities that brought his community together.
Jack will be remembered for the life he built, the family he cherished, and the many wonderful memories shared with family and friends.
Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, from 6-8 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 5:30 p.m.
The funeral will be held at the funeral home, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 12 p.m., with reception to follow at Parkview Gardens (Listowel Legion).
A private family interment will take place in Kincardine Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children, Montreal, the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, or the Alzheimer Society Huron-Perth, would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be made on-line at www.cameronsofkincardine.com.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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