John M. ‘Jack’ Blue of Listowel passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, in his 95th year.
Loving husband of Marilyn (Johnson) Blue for 66 wonderful years.
Treasured father to Danette Blue, and proud grandfather of Katrina.
His loss will be felt by his siblings Jim Blue and Bertha Scott, as well as his sisters-in-law Lynda Blue and Jean Goddard.
He will be missed by many extended family members and friends.
Predeceased by his sister Betty (Jack) Scott, brother Donald Blue, sister-in-law Betty Blue, and brothers-in-law Bill Scott and Bill Goddard.
Born December 8, 1931 to the late Donald and Margaret (Clarkson) Blue, Jack was raised in Ripley by his father and late stepmother Margaret MacKenzie.
Jack had a lifelong passion for baking and food which led him to build a successful career in the food service industry. As a chef aboard oil tankers, his work took him around the Americas before he met Marilyn in 1958 and eventually made Listowel home, where they built their life and raised their family. He continued his career in Listowel as a food services manager at MRC until retirement in 1994.
Jack took great pride in his involvement with the Listowel Masonic Lodge, Mocha Shriners, his Church, and the Listowel Legion.
He also had a love for golf and sports and was a devoted supporter of local teams, always taking an interest in the activities that brought his community together.
Jack will be remembered for the life he built, the family he cherished, and the many wonderful memories shared with family and friends.
Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel, on Monday, October 26th, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 5:30 p.m.
Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with reception following at Parkview Gardens (Listowel Legion).
A private family interment took place in Kincardine Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children, Montreal, Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, or the Alzheimer Society Huron-Perth, would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences at www.eatonfuneralhome.com
