John Evan "Jack" Legere, 86, of Amherst, and formerly of Springhill, NS, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.  Born in Springhill, Jack was a son of the late Archie and Mary (McNeil) Legere

During his working years Jack was employed at Oxford Frozen Foods, Surrette Battery and Can Am Container, as well as in the west.  He was an avid pool player and loved and was devoted to his late wife Shirley.

Jack leaves behind his step-children, Myron, Stephen, and Sue Ellen and their families, several nieces and nephews as well as many close friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Shirley; his brothers, James, Francis, Leo and Douglas, and a step-son, Shawn.

Arrangements have been entrusted into the care and guidance of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-667-8777).  Honouring Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place and there are to be no services.  Jack will be laid to rest with his wife in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, in the spring.

Donations in memory of Jack may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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