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White, John Platt Williams (Jack)

September 09, 1942 – October 25, 2024

Jack was born in Toronto on September 09, 1942, to Gerald and Edith White, who gave him his impressive name, but he went by Jack all his life, a good solid name that suited him well. He grew up in Heathcote and Richmond Hill then attended Carleton University in Ottawa where he studied mathematics and met Nancy (Cumberland) who was lucky to become his wife and best friend for 57 years.  Jack worked in Ottawa and Edmonton in the emerging computer science field, then taught at Loyalist College in Belleville for several years where he discovered he loved to teach and mentor students. His interests included astronomy, buying, and selling houses, working on the woodpile and road trips throughout North America with Nancy.  Jack died peacefully with Nancy and special friend Carrie McKenzie (many thanks for being there) at his side in beautiful, calm surroundings of Hospice North Hastings in Bancroft. Thanks go out to the gentle, skilled staff there, and to Dr. Keila for his efforts to get Jack there in time.  Catherine Frain from Paramed gave wonderful care and support to both Jack and Nancy over the last year.  Her help and concern will always be remembered. Friends and neighbours in Carlow/Mayo provided support and help of many kinds during Jack’s illness, all very appreciated.  As expressions of sympathy, donations to Hospice North Hastings or Carlow/Mayo Public Library (124 Fort Stewart Road, Boulter) would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to M.G. Daly Funeral Home, Maynooth. (613) 338-3259 (Condolence messages may be e-mailed to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or visit www.mgdalyfuneralhome.com).

 


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