JOHN WILLIAM GILMOUR
August 7th, 1934 – September 2nd, 2012

The family of Jack Gilmour are saddened to announce his passing at age 78 years after a short battle with lung cancer.  Jack is survived by the love of his life for 52 years, Karen and their three children: Lori of Calgary, Ron (Stella) of Craik and Ray (Coralee) of Edmonton; 6 grandchildren: George, Vivian, Ashley, Adam, Garrett and Kennedy; as well as sister Pat (Al) of Indian Head and 4 Buckingham brothers-in-law: Doug (Rita), Neil, Russ and Bernie; plus numerous nieces and nephews.  Jack was born on the farm to Bill and Betty in the midst of the dirty thirties and his vocation and passion was always farming.   He took over the family farm at the young age of 21 when his own father died prematurely.  Jack expanded the operation through the years and was very proud that his son Ron has carried on as the fourth generation.  Jack was always a good neighbor and was very active in the community as a board member of the Aylesbury Curling Club, Aylesbury Skating Rink, Hallville Snowplough Club, Hallville Telephone Company, Aylesbury Farm Club and the Hustler Machinery Club.  Through the years, Jack was an avid curler and enjoyed many ‘bonspiels’ – collecting a few boxes of trophies along the way and thoroughly enjoying the social aspects of the game.  He was a loyal Craik Warriors hockey fan and in his later years he spent many hours reading and watching television becoming well versed in world politics.  The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 7th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Aylesbury Community Hall, Aylesbury, SK.  Ann Marie Francis will officiate and interment will follow at Aylesbury Cemetery.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  Memorial donations in Jack’s name may be made to the Aylesbury Cemetery Fund, Box 148, Aylesbury, SK S0G 0B0, Aylesbury Recreation Board, Box 45, Aylesbury, SK S0G 0B0 or to a local charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director. 693-4550