Mr. John "Jack" Fay

John “Jack” Fay – John MacCallum Fay, 96, of Fort Gratiot, died on May 6, 2017. He was born April 20, 1921 to Frank and Catherine Fay in Grant Twp. His last few years were spent living in Port Huron, but Jack was a long-time resident of Memphis, where he was married to the late Isabelle Fay, who passed away in 2009. Their marriage legally ended decades ago, but their unique friendship and companionship were constant. Jack was the step-father to Isabelle’s three sons, Allen (Virginia) Huard of New Hudson, Gary (Carol) Huard of Washington State, and Thomas (Mary) Huard of Fort Gratiot. Jack was a carpenter by trade, who loved to restore old cane-bottom chairs and other furniture pieces, and he could never throw a piece of wood away, for there might be a use for it on one of the folk-art gifts he would construct for the grandchildren. Jack refused to own a television and managed to get through life never having used the internet. He did, however, appreciate the invention of the radio, and faithfully listened to the broadcast of the local Lutheran Church on Sunday mornings. He also was thankful for the telephone (non-cellular) and would call to chat with many people on daily basis. He was blessed with good health throughout his life, doing push-ups into his mid-90’s, his favorite food to eat and to talk about was (of all things) boiled rhubarb, along with beverages made from the ancient grains of the earth. At 96, his mind was still sharp, but his knees were weak, concerning which he once quipped, “I’ll get them replaced when I’m 100. Those replacements only last for fifty years.” Jack is survived by six grandchildren (Rachel, John, Jennifer, Kendra, Elizabeth, and T.J.), eleven great-grandchildren (Eliana, Emma, Ella, Ezra, Elizabeth, Holden, Tessa, Ainsley, Weston, Kaleb, and Kadence), and two nieces. He was pre-deceased by his parents, a brother, Nelson, in 1978, and a sister, Sylvia, in 1994 and three sisters. A graveside funeral will take place for Jack at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 13, at Grant Township Cemetery. We will meet at The Thumb Octagon Barn located at 6948 Richie Rd., Gagetown, MI, and together proceed to the secluded cemetery from there. The Rev. Joshua Ball will officiate. A reception will follow at Sherwood on the Hill golf course, 6625 3rd St., Gagetown, MI. Arrangements are in care of Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron.

Mr. John "Jack" Fay

April 20, 1921 - May 6, 2017