John “Jack” Douglas Crozier of Kincardine, formerly of Seaforth, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Helen (McIlwain) Crozier of 59 years. Cherished father of Brian and Shelley Crozier of Huntsville; Paul Crozier of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Kevin and Assumpta Crozier of Inverhuron; and Lori and Mike Wells of Kingston. Loving grandpa of Shawn and Bailey, Tahne, Abby, Christopher and Nadine, Livia, Tova, Joshua, Jessie, Jayden, Jacob, and Joey. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Larry Husmann of Port Isabel, Texas; and Neil and Linda Crozier of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his brother, Donald Crozier. Jack was born Nov. 8, 1936, in Seaforth, the eldest son of Andrew and Anona Crozier. Following his school years in Seaforth, he attended the University of Guelph. After university, he married Helen McIlwain of Kinburn in June of 1961. Jack worked in the financial industry, construction management, bylaw enforcement and real estate. He was a volunteer fireman in Seaforth, Listowel, and Kincardine. He also served as a Kinsmen in Listowel for many years, and was president of the club when it constructed the outdoor pool. In 1971, Jack and his family relocated to Kincardine. He was a huge fan of hockey as a player, referee, volunteer and coach. He loved the game, and played Junior, University, Intermediate and Oldtimers. Jack enjoyed gardening, barbecuing, going to the beach, and having family and friends drop in. He also loved to fish in all kinds of weather. Keeping with Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be a private family interment at Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth, at a later date; arrangements entrusted to the Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth (519-527-1390). In lieu of flowers, donations to your local minor hockey organization would be appreciated by the family. |