Many of you won’t recognize Jack Puttenham’s name. In the early days
of the SCT-ISLAY list, as a volunteer librarian at the Hamilton Family History
Centre, Jack transcribed all the available Islay BMDs and freely shared
them. A monumental task that helped so many. I still have the hard
copies of those transcriptions and even though the OPRs are available online, I
still refer to Jack’s research. The print outs fill a 3” binder!
In sympathy to his family and to Lorne and Susan Campbell who I believe are
still members of the Islay list.
PUTTENHAM, John Henry “Jack”
Saturday,
October 8th, 1927 - Saturday,
June 6th, 2020
Jack Puttenham passed away peacefully at Extendicare
Hamilton on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the age of 92. Predeceased by his beloved
wife Ann Puttenham nee Campbell (2011). Loving father of Valerie Puttenham. Jack
will be dearly missed by his extended family and friends. Jack had many varied
interests including but not limited to science, technology, news/current events
and particularly classical and jazz music and opera. He was also keenly involved
in genealogy and was a volunteer librarian at the Hamilton Family History Centre
for several years. He worked in the jewellery industry, at the Royal Connaught
Hotel, and most notably at Stelco where he worked as a First Class Stationary
Engineer up until his retirement in 1988. After he retired he said that you
never get a day off. He was very much a great storyteller with a quick wit and a
people person - genuinely interested in all people. He enjoyed watching the
Hamilton Tiger Cats play. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Interment at Boston Mills Cemetery. In memory of Jack, those wishing to make a
donation are asked to consider the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cancer
Assistance Program, Neighbour to Neighbour, Royal Botanical Gardens or a
registered charity of your
choice.
