June 19, 1936 – October 26, 2016

With great sadness the family of Jack Dempsey announces his peaceful passing on October 26, 2016 at the age of 80 years.

Jack was born on June 19, 1936 in Edmonton and moved to Kamloops with his family in 1948. He has resided in Kamloops since that time upon hiring out on the CN Railway in 1955 as a Locomotive Fireman, initially working steam engines until diesel engines became the norm. As the years advanced he became a Locomotive Engineer working mainly the Fraser Canyon run. A memorable event for Jack was the honor of piloting The Royal Hudson on an anniversary run through Kamloops with his brother Jim. After 38 years, Jack retired from the railroad in 1993. His “Last Run” coincided with that of his brother, Jim, who brought his train in from Blue River to meet Jack’s train coming in from Boston Bar.

Jack kept busy in his retirement tending to his large yard and ardently supporting his grandchildren’s activities.

Jack is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Lucille, daughters Aline (Ron) Ngai, Sheila (Gilbert) Boudreau; son Darren (Paige) Dempsey; grandchildren Marcus Ngai, Breanna, Sarah and Mackenzie Boudreau, Emira, Kaden and Ainsley Dempsey; brothers Jim (Sandra) and Ed (Jeanne) Dempsey.
Predeceased by parents Sam and Mimi Dempsey and sister, June Janning.

The family expresses deep appreciation to the doctors and staff at Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops Cancer Clinic.

A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 3rd at 1:30 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2797 Sunset Drive, Kamloops, BC. A reception following the Mass will be held at the Coast Hotel, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1

Your love will live in our hearts foreverWith great sadness the family of Jack Dempsey announces his peaceful passing on October 26, 2016 at the age of 80 years.

Jack was born on June 19, 1936 in Edmonton and moved to Kamloops with his family in 1948. He has resided in Kamloops since that time upon hiring out on the CN Railway in 1955 as a Locomotive Fireman, initially working steam engines until diesel engines became the norm. As the years advanced he became a Locomotive Engineer working mainly the Fraser Canyon run. A memorable event for Jack was the honor of piloting The Royal Hudson on an anniversary run through Kamloops with his brother Jim. After 38 years, Jack retired from the railroad in 1993. His “Last Run” coincided with that of his brother, Jim, who brought his train in from Blue River to meet Jack’s train coming in from Boston Bar.

Jack kept busy in his retirement tending to his large yard and ardently supporting his grandchildren’s activities.

Jack is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Lucille, daughters Aline (Ron) Ngai, Sheila (Gilbert) Boudreau; son Darren (Paige) Dempsey; grandchildren Marcus Ngai, Breanna, Sarah and Mackenzie Boudreau, Emira, Kaden and Ainsley Dempsey; brothers Jim (Sandra) and Ed (Jeanne) Dempsey.
Predeceased by parents Sam and Mimi Dempsey and sister, June Janning.

The family expresses deep appreciation to the doctors and staff at Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops Cancer Clinic.

A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 3rd at 1:30 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2797 Sunset Drive, Kamloops, BC. A reception following the Mass will be held at the Coast Hotel, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1

Your love will live in our hearts forever.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2016-10-26
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.