Jack Western - Photo courtesy of Smith Funeral HomeJack Western - Photo courtesy of Smith Funeral Home
Sarnia

Former Justice Of The Peace Dies

A long time Justice of the Peace who married thousands of couples in this area over 25 years has died.

Jack Western was 93.

Mr. Western was an airman in the British Air Force before moving to Canada in 1953. He eventually became Chief of Police in St Marys, an OPP radio operator and then, after moving to Sarnia, became Clerk of the County of Lambton Family Court and a J.P.

He was the founder of the Bomber Command Association of Canada, and Director of the Sarnia Disaster Relief Organization for six years.

A memorial service for Jack Western will be held May 27 at Smith Funeral Home.

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