Jack was promoted to glory early in the morning of Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Nipissing Manor Nursing Home, near his home in North Bay, he was 84 years old.
He was born September 6, 1938, to Florence and Robert Cochran in Thamesville, Ontario (near Chatham). He was one of five boys Bob, Jack, Mike (Judy), Rick & Dan (Run).
On April 8, 1961, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Anne (née Milton). Together they had many adventures. As an Air Traffic Controller with the Military, Jack and Betty were based in Germany and were fortunate to explore Europe. Later Jack worked for civilian ATC at Toronto Centre and then transferred to the control centre in North Bay in the mid-1970s. Jack enjoyed golfing both in North Bay and near their home in Florida. They had many great adventures, relishing the friends they made on their travels. Jack enjoyed many hobbies including piloting, scuba diving, motorcycling, boating, road tripping and watching television to name a few.
Jack (Poppy) cherished his time with his grandchildren and was a huge part of their lives.
Loving father of Jackie McLeod (Andrew) and Rob (Irit). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Duncan McLeod, Jordan McLeod (Cassandra), Lee, Thomas, and Mia Cochran, and by his great-granddaughters Penelope and Scarlett and all his nieces and nephews.
There will be a private Memorial for family, with a future Celebration of Life. If desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice or the Salvationarmy.ca/northbay
Arrangements are entrusted to Basic Cremation Services.