So sad for you Jan and the family on the loss of “the man”Jack – we have wonderful memories of times spent with you st Kingscliff – thinking of you Jan with much love – Ellie and ken Mcclelland-(horsham)
K&E McClelland July 7, 2024 It’s with great sadness that I learnt of Jack’s passing whilst we were traveling in intermittent signal at Cape York
I only knew Jack for a couple of years while working closely with him during Folkie
It was an absolute honor to be alongside such a champion of men
full of kindness patience understanding and wit.
My heart goes out to Jan and family and all those people who had the privilege of knowing and sharing in Jack’s life as his loss hangs heavy on my heart and know doubt far more who knew him more.
Paul and Jenny Trotter
Paul Trotter June 30, 2024 Dear Jan and Family, Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Deepest Sympathy Love Cobber and Sherry
Sherry Seears June 29, 2024 Deepest sympathy to Jan and family on the sad loss of such a wonderful and generous man. Will never forget our first Folkie with Togga and Jodie and having trouble finding a campsite.You solved that be offering your back lawn with full use of facilities for the weekend .we also appreciated every one since, when you would so generously slipped us a few Guiness complimentary chits, a great ambassador for the town.RIP.
Terry and Gayle Manley.Dartmoor. June 29, 2024 Dear Jan & family
We were sad to hear of Jack’s sudden passing. A great man taken too soon, our thoughts are with you.
Sincere condolences
John & Shirley Sobey
John & Shirley Sobey June 28, 2024 Deepest sympathy to Jan and family on the loss of Jack, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Leanne Campbell and Bev and Kevin Leske and Families.
LEANNE CAMPBELL June 28, 2024 Very sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and condolences are with you all.
Effie Griffin & Kate Thomas
Kate Thomas June 28, 2024 The Koroit Irish Festival committee extends their deepest sympathies to Jan and family on the passing of Jack.
Jack played an important part in the Koroit Irish Festival in its infancy and his contribution will always be remembered.
Adele MacDonald June 28, 2024 Dear Jan, Lee, Megan & families. So shocked to learn of Jack’s passing today after such a short illness. A great mate. We shared a lot of good, happy times with some mischief thrown in. Will always be remembered for the good times. Sorry we couldn’t be at the funeral. All our love Paul & Leanne
Paul Slorach June 28, 2024 Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all at this sad time. Jack had so much time for so many people and will be greatly missed by all. Mark, Tania, Charlie and Jacob Murray
Murray Family June 28, 2024 To Jan and family my condolences on the passing of Jack. Jack was a highly skilled tradesman, his workmanship will endure for many years to come along with his contributions to the community of Port Fairy and district.
Neil Dyson
Neil Dyson June 28, 2024 To Jan and family, our sincere condolences on Jacks passing. He was a man who inspired friendship, respect and a love of life in all he met. Our thoughts are with you all.
Val and Ray Down June 28, 2024 Deepest Sympathy to Jan Lee Megan and Family thinking of you at this very sad time.
Helen and David Moyle June 28, 2024 Dear Jan, Lee & Leoni, Megan & Dan and grandchildren & the Smits Families.
Our love and hearfelt sympathy to you all on the passing of your beloved Jack.
A kind, generous, caring friend to many. His memory will be an everlasting legacy to our community.
Rest peacefully Jack.
Judy Artis & family
Judith Artis June 28, 2024 Dear Jan and family deepest condolences on the passing of Jack a great man for the town we share there was always fun to be had when Jack was about a great fella RIP 🙏
Porridge
Trevor Kemp June 28, 2024 Deepest Condolences to the Smits Family
A huge thank you to Jack for all his hard work over many years helping us to set up the Port Fairy Rod Run a true gentleman.
All the members of the South West Street Rodders
RIP Jack
South West Street Rodders June 28, 2024 Dear Jan and family, Our deepest sympathy and love to you all on the passing of Jack, thinking of you.
Colin and Thelma Inverarity
Colin and Thelma Inverarity June 28, 2024 Jan, children and grandchildren and all my nieces and nephews, my condolences to you all. My
thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Marie-José Stunnebrink June 28, 2024 So saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to Jan, Megan & family. A truly wonderful gentleman who will sadly missed by many.
Roxanne Wolfe
Roxanne Wolfe June 27, 2024 We express our Sincere Sympathy to Jan and Family on the Passing of Jack. A valued supporter of the Events of the Western Region Bowls Past President’s Association.
Gerald Madden June 27, 2024 Deepest sympathy to Jan, Lee, Megan and families during this tough time. Jack was a great man and we will always hold fond memories.. he was the only bloke I knew who could run a crew of 200 odd people during the folkie and still be calm while having a sense of humour, one of a kind.. won’t be the same without you mate.. RIP. Heath, Shelley, Harry, Lottie and Archie. XX
Heath Cameron June 27, 2024 To Lee, Leonie, Chloe, James and family. Thinking of you through your heartbreak. Hoping that the love you shared with Jack gives you all the strength you need to live life to the fullest in his beautiful and inspiring memory.
Love always, Donna, Grant and Ella x
Donna Maloney June 27, 2024 It was a pleasure getting to know you and working with you at the folkie. You always remembered people’s names and made them a valued member of the team. Your passion for the community was a fine example to all. It was the same at bowls. Thank you and sincere sympathy to Jan and family.
Rron & Barb Hose June 27, 2024 To Jan,Lee,Megan and families.
It is hard to understand why people are taken from us,but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.
A true gentleman
Bruce Anders
Bruce Anders June 27, 2024 To Jan and family our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father. We will always remember the generosity you and Jack offered us at out first Folkie when looking for a campsite. Ourselves and Togga and Jodie ended up camped in your back yard with full ise of toilet and showers. We remained friends for quite some years after and Jack always made a point of approaching us and slipping a Guiness token or two our way. A very, very generous and humble man we have always appreciated. RIP Jack.
Terry and Gayle MANLEY June 27, 2024 Dear Megan, Daniel, Oliver, Poppy, Lola and Smits family
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all at this sad time
Love Peter, Kath O’Brien and family
Kaye Martin June 27, 2024 Absolute please knowing Jack a true Gentleman .
Thank you for the time you gave me Jack
Ross Tregea ex Brookes Timber June 27, 2024 Goodbye to a real gentleman, he will be missed greatly for all the work he did for the Folk Festival. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. A pleasure to deal with over the years.
Gary Taylor June 27, 2024 To Jan and Family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Dear Jack, my thoughts are with you all!
Janice Tieman
Janice Tieman June 27, 2024 Jack will be sadly missed he supported Terang Bowling Club in many of our competitions and always thanked us for our catering etc
True gentleman
Jean Fidge
Jean Fidge June 27, 2024 Dear Jan and family,We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jack on Monday. We are unable to attend the service on Friday but will be thinking of you all. John Lampard and Jenny Stephens
Jenny Stephens June 27, 2024 Dear Jan, Lee, Megan & families. Our love to you all. We have some great memories of Jack to hold precious to us. Thinking of you all.
Peter, Sheryl, Daniel, Samuel, Monique, Marley & Laney. xx
Peter & Sheryl Smits June 27, 2024 Thinking of you Jan, Lee, Megan and families. Jack was one of the first tradies we met when we moved here 40 years ago. Folkie will never be the same. Time to rest
Denise Wilkie June 26, 2024 Dear Jan, Lee, Megan & families,
I am devastated with news of the loss of my old buddy Jack. I can only imagine the grief that you’re experiencing at losing this giant of a man who defined the human values that so personify your family.
We were blessed to have one of this world’s most wonderful blokes in our lives for so long.
My heartfelt condolences.
Don Cook
Don Cook June 26, 2024 Dear Jan, Lee, Leonie, Megan,Dan, James,Chloe, Ollie, Poppy, Lola and the extended Smits Families, our deepest sympathy & love to you all on the passing of dear Jack, so many great memories of a true gentleman & a very loyal Port Fairy Man
Love Les, Frances & Family 💜💛💜💛
Frances Dalton June 26, 2024 Our sincere condolences to Jan, Lee, Megan and their families on the sad passing of Jack
Friendship n fond memories
Donald & Michelle Crow June 26, 2024 Dear Jan, Megan, Dan and family.
My heart is breaking for you on the loss of a lovely man. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Virginia, Sean and family.
Virginia Alison Peterson June 26, 2024 Our thought are with you Jan and family at this sad time.
Janice and Nolan Zeunert
Janice Zeunert June 26, 2024 Sincere condolences to Jan and family on the passing of Jack. Another good man taken too soon
Pam Henderson June 26, 2024 Very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, he was a lovely man and so involved with the music scene in Port Fairy. Thinking of you all. Helen and Keith De Kok
Kees de Kok June 26, 2024 My condolences to Jan and family. Jack was a teacher for me. My apprenticeship was made more enjoyable with the help of Jack. RIP . My apologies,I am unable to attend the funeral. Garry Perrett.
Garry Perrett June 26, 2024 Sending our condolences and love to Jan, Lee, Megan and their families on the passing of Jack.
He was a kind man whose generosity for our Bernie is never forgotten.
We’re sure they’ll catch up for a cup of tea or 2 now!
Rest in Peace
From the Baxter Family x
Lynette Conn and Maree Crowther June 26, 2024 Sending our condolences and love to Jan, Lee, Megan and their families on the passing of Jack.
He was a kind man whose generosity for our Bernie is never forgotten.
We’re sure they’ll catch up for a cup of tea or 2 now!
Rest in Peace
From the Baxter Family x
Lynette Conn and Maree Baxter June 26, 2024 Dear Jan,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Jack.
Wonderful memories of the fun times we spent together, thinking of you,
Rob and Sue Henderson
Sue Henderson June 26, 2024 Dear Jan, Lee, Leonie, James & Chloe, Megan, Dan, Oliver, Poppy & Lola……our hearts go out to you at this very sad time.
Jack was a gentle man who inspired so many with his obvious love for his family and his community.
Helen and David Robertson June 26, 2024 So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing, sincere sympathy to Jan, Megan & Lee, along with the Smits siblings. Thinking of you. Anna(Bobby)
Anna van Rooy June 26, 2024 To Jan & family and the Smits Siblings, condolences from Hetty & Leah Noom.
Anna van Rooy June 26, 2024 Dear Jan and family please accept our condolences Jacksmemories will stay with us forever
Kevin James Murray June 26, 2024 To dear Jan and Families. My sympathy to you Jan on the passing of a good man Jack. Will be sadly missed when pennant lawn bowls starts again. Missing going away playing in Lawn Bowls Tournaments.
Suzanne Hamilton
Suzanne Hamilton June 26, 2024 Jan and family
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Jan Manuell
Jan Manuell June 25, 2024 Our sincere condolences on the passing of a true gentleman. Thinking of Jan, Lee, Megan and families at this sad time.
Rest In Peace Jack.
Marlene Riordan and family.
Kate McDonald June 25, 2024 Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with Jan, Megan, Lee and families at this sad time. A true gentleman at rest.
Kate McDonald and family x
Kate McDonald June 25, 2024 Deepest sympathy to Jan, Lee, Megan and families on the loss of Jack. His contribution to community is an inspiration to all. Wayne and Liza McCosh
Wayne and Liza McCosh June 25, 2024 To Jan, Megan, Lee and family.
our sincere condolences on passing of Jack he will be sadly missed.
RIP.
Craig and Ann McDonald and family
Craig McDonald June 25, 2024 A wonderful brother and great community man. We loved working for the construction crew and seeing the great respect the volunteers had for him. Will be sadly missed by our family and all who knew him. Deepest sympathy to Jan, Lee and Megan and their families. Love Josie and Rex
Joseph Mathison June 25, 2024 Dear Jan and family please accept our condolences,Jack will be missed by all but our memories of him will be forever with us love Patti and Jimmy
Jimmy Murray June 25, 2024 Dear jack my brother, You’ve taken flight and we didn’t get to see you, but you will always be in our hearts and memories. Our thoughts are with you Jan, Lee and Leonie, Megan and Dan and all the family, nothing will ease the pain of loosing someone so dear, take comfort from your family and friends and hold them close.
Much love Elly, Henri, Chris, Heather and family and Zoe.
Elly Smits June 25, 2024 Condolences to Jan and family and the rest of the Smits family on the loss of Jack. Such a lovely big hearted man he was. He will be greatly missed.
Fiona Brown June 25, 2024 To dear Jan and falily, we only have know Jan and Jack for the last two years. We met at kings cliff and had a lot of fun. At one time we did have the camping rocking with “frankies disco”. Hope you Jan and family to be strong in those very sad times. You will e in our harts forever…love Ellie and Frank…..💐💐💐💐💐🥲🥲🥲🥲
Ellie and Frank van der Burgt June 25, 2024 Dear Jan and family please accept our condolences on the loss of Jack we have memories that will never be forgotten one of the best love Patti and Jimmy
Jimmy Murray June 25, 2024 Jack a true gentleman. Will be greatly missed. Thoughts with his loved ones at this sad time.
Sean Malady June 25, 2024 To Dear Jan and family , we have known you by your visits to Kingscliff over the years and got to know you well . Our condolences to you and your family , he will be sadly missed. RIP Jack
kel and Jenny Greenbank June 25, 2024 In Loving Memory of Jack
With heavy hearts, we write this for Jack, a cherished member of our Folkie Family & wider community.
Jack was known for his remarkable intellect, kindness, and extraordinary patience. His unwavering commitment to his family and community defined him as a pillar of strength and compassion. Whether lending a helping hand or offering wise counsel, Jack touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A dedicated family man, Jack’s love and devotion to his loved ones were boundless. His presence brought joy and his wisdom inspired many. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and integrity that will be cherished forever.
Jack was truly one of a kind—a man whose gentle spirit and remarkable qualities left an indelible mark on our hearts. Though he may no longer walk beside us, his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched.
His dedication to the Folk Festival and in turn the community was second to none.
Although he shied away from the limelight, Jack was always available and gave his time freely.
Jack managed, supported and encouraged the established group of regular volunteers and where possible increase their independence and delegate more responsibility. He managed a volunteer workforce to make best use of the skills they have to offer and in ways that shows that their contribution is valued and appreciated.
As Construction Manager, he has the admiration of the Committee, Staff and his crew of volunteers. After 40 continuous years as a volunteer himself, he relished this role and was involved until the very end.
May Jack rest in eternal peace, knowing he made the world a better place simply by being in it. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
PFFF Committee & Staff, xx
Kay Bant June 25, 2024 Sincerest condolences to his whole family.
Jack was a great man from so many perspectives and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Peter Reeves June 25, 2024 Dear Jan sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Still remember great times at Kingscliff. Condolences Mark and Daphne Buckley
Mark Buckley June 25, 2024 Our deepest sympathy to you Jan and all your children and grand children. It was with heavy heart that we watched you weaken from the strong person you were. A great son to our parents a brother you woundn’t swap a workmate, husband and father and pa. You were a talented worker for your community and a fair bowler. We will miss you. Harry and Geraldine.
Harry Smits June 25, 2024 A truly wonderful man. So very sad to hear of Jacks passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marg Watson June 25, 2024 To dear Jan and family ,our love and sympathy to you on the passing of Jack . Great memories of our camping days together. Graeme (dec) and Lesley Hamilton and family.
Lesley Hamilton June 25, 2024 To Jan Megan,Lee and your families ..
We are very sad to hear that your beautiful husband father father in-law and grandfather Jackie has passed, we have only know Jack and Jan for 5 years and they have made a big impact on our lives..we have had a few wonderful holidays with him and Jan what can we say such fun and special memories. We look back even though we are very sad saying that what a blessing to have met such a amazing caring gentleman…
Glenn and Denise
Denise Schwerin June 25, 2024 Dear Jan and family,
So sorry to hear about Jack.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Julie Tuck June 25, 2024 Thoughts and prayers are with you all. A true gentleman.
Judy MacPherson and family. June 25, 2024 A Great bloke, supportive of every young local bussiness person having a go. A stern honest man respected by everyone who came into contact with him. A true pioneer for Port Fairy who sought no accolades, but sang for others. RIP Jack.
Richard Conlan June 25, 2024 To JAN AND FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JACK . A GREAT FREIND DEEPLY MISSED. Sorry we can’t be with you
Pauline and Owen Burleigh June 25, 2024 Our thoughts and prayers are with Jacks family at this sad time.
Anita and Michael Watts June 25, 2024 Our condolences to Jack’s family at this said time.
Anita Watts Secretary Port Fairy AP& H Soc June 25, 2024 Having only known you Jack for about 5 years and working with the Construction Crew for this time was a wonderful experience. You knew everyone’s name and would always stop for a chat.
I will miss you.
Keith Millard June 24, 2024 Jan, Megan, Lee and families we are so sad for you all . Jack was a lovely genuine man . Thinking of you .Deepest Sympathy.Peter and Kathryn Martin
Kathryn Martin June 24, 2024 My thoughts are with Jan, Lee and Megan and all of Jack’s family and friends at this time.
Jack was a great, strong leader and a true friend within the Port Fairy and district community, and his passing will leave a huge hole in all our hearts.
The Port Fairy Folk Festival won’t be the same without Jack around.
A good man taken too soon.
Rest in peace.
Love,
John P Conlan and the Conlan family
John P Conlan June 24, 2024 Condolences to Jacks family Sadly missed by many.
RIP
Kevin Spencer
Kevin spencer June 24, 2024 To dear Jan and family our sincere condolences on the passing of Jack
A true gentlemen and great mate to so many Will be greatly missed.
RIP mate
James and Donna Smith.
Donna Smith June 24, 2024 To Dear Jan and family
Our love and sympathy to you on
the loss of Jack our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jan Willey and family
Janice Willey June 24, 2024 Condolences to the whole family.
Jack was a great man. We could all take a leaf out of his book.
He will be sadly missed by all.
Neil Dumesny June 24, 2024
