Obituary of John Jack William Astles

It is with great sadness that the family of John "Jack" Astles announce his passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on February 16th, 2020 in his 90th year. Born in Chatham, NB, on March 28th, 1930, he was the son of the late Thomas and Viola (Campbell) Astles. John "Jack" leaves behind a son, Andrew (Shirley) Astles of Geary; daughters, Debra (Kelvin) McDonald of Deseronto, ON, Darlene (Brian) Valentiate of Rusagonis and Melody (Daniel) Carr of Geary; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Astles of Ottawa, ON. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Priscilla "Pat" (Chamberlain) Astles, daughter, Joyce Astles, grandson, Thomas (Tibbett) McDonald, brother Douglas and sister, Dora (Eddy). A visitation will be held at the Oromocto Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 from 6-8 pm and on Thursday, February 20th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. There will be a Knights of Columbus tribute at 5:45 pm on Wednesday and an Oromocto Legion #93 tribute at 1:45 pm on Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Chapel, Tilley Ave, CFB Gagetown on Friday, February 21st, 2020 at 2 pm with Fr. Lance Magdziak as celebrant. Burial will take place in Preston Carr Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.