Lee, John “Jack”
Lee, John “Jack” Bernard
May 7th, 1930 - August 14th, 2023Captain Jack Lee, age 93 of Waterloo, Ontario passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday August 14th 2023.
Jack was born to Lou Lee and Theadore Lee in Edmonton Alberta, and was the oldest of 5 children. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Georgina Lee (Heath), as well as his children John (Heidi) Lee and Diane (Kelly) Edwards. He was a loving and devoted grandfather of his 3 grandchildren; Jennifer (Luke) Edwards, Sean Edwards and Jackson Lee. He will be missed by his siblings Josephine (Michael), and Barry (Holly). He is predeceased by his brother, Tony and sister Dixie.
Captain Jack Lee had a lengthy career in Aviation. He earned his wings at the Regina flying club in 1952, and shortly thereafter joined Canadian Pacific Airways in 1955. Jack retired as a Senior Captain on the DC 10 in 1990 after an accomplished career logging over 21,000 hours in the air. After Jack’s retirement he became a Level 2 Ski Instructor and enjoyed spending time with friends at Elmira Golf Club and Northfield Racket Club.
In 1956, Jack met Georgina on a familiarization flight while Georgina commenced her flight attendant training with Canadian Pacific Airways. Jack swept Georgina off her feet and they were married in 1957. After moving from Edmonton to Vancouver, they set roots in Waterloo, Ontario. Jack and Georgina went on many adventures together, spending time in Honolulu and Rome. Jack enjoyed many activities including, Skiing, Curling Tennis and Golf.
The family would like to thank the many caregivers, support team and medical professionals who provided excellent support at Chartwell Westmount over the past 23 months as well as Karen, his personal PSW for her dedication and care.
Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering to celebrate Jack's life will occur in the Fall. We will forever miss his entertaining commentary and outlook on life. We will miss you “Archie Bunker”!
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
High Flight
BY JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE JR.Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds,—and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air ....Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark nor ever eagle flew—
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God
