Jack Omer Alexander Rabb
November-19-1930 - November-11-2013
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Moira Tweedale posted a condolence
Dear Enid & Family,
I was so saddened when I got the news yesterday from John about the passing of our beloved Jack. Like others, I too felt great comfort from knowing he was surrounded by his friends, and with you, at the Legion, on this Remembrance Day, when he passed over. You know how I loved and admired Jack, and how he was always a special friend ever since our days at Rideau CC when he, John and I had our (always hilarious) Thursday lunches. I came to know Jack as one of the truest Gentleman I had ever met, and I was always so touched by manners, thoughtfulness and his grace. His love for you was a beautiful thing to see, and an inspiration for us all.
I'm so glad we shared that great time at Cranberry Lake this summer. I will miss him dearly, am grateful for all the dignity and joy he brought, and will never forget amazing Jack. It has been an honour to know him and have his friendship.
With love, and prayers for your comfort,
Moira
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RaeAnn Yellen posted a condolence
My deepest condolences go out to the family & friends of Jack Rabb. My grandfather & uncle Charlie Yellen & my grandfather Frank Yellen, are very important people ion your life. You helped them both out very well when they were around, but now you are going to be an angel up above with them another one for us all to look up at everynight and say "Oh boy was he a great guy" missed always
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Murray D Remus posted a condolence
Mrs. Rabb & Family
I am sorry for your loss of Jack. I first met him in 1965 when he was the RSM of the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment and I was a lowly Private recruit. Never remember him raising his voice to the soliders unless it was on the parade square. He was a well respected and trusted man in the Regiment.
I left the Regt in 1968 and returned in 1975 to serve another 22 years to retire as a Major. I often would run into Jack at Legion functions and was always pleased to see his smiling face and cheery attitude.
He will be missed.
Murray D Remus CD PMCS
Major (Retired)
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Kevin & Barbara Kealey posted a condolence
Dear Enid and family. We are sad about Jacks passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Lorne Stevenson posted a condolence
Just heard of Jack's passing this morning.Very difficult to know that his infectious smile and humour are gone.Never met a person more respected in his community and Jack will be missed sorely.Enid and family please accept my sympathies for your loss.
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Linda Uniacke posted a condolence
Dear Enid & Family
I was so sorry to hear that Jack had passed away. He was a such a fine gentleman and hard working pillar of the community. I know he will be missed by so many people. My thoughts are with you.
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Ann Seward posted a condolence
I met Mr.Rabb through my husband Blake many years ago. Every November, Mr. Rabb would come to speak to my Kindergarten students. I loved looking at their little faces as this tall, elderly gentleman arrived into our classroom. They were in awe of him. Mr. Rabb took time to answer their questions ("When you were at war, did you miss your Mom?" "How did you get to that war?"). They couldn't keep their eyes off of his medals and he gently and patiently explained what each medal was for (over and over again :) One year, at the end of his visit, a tiny little girl raised her hand, paused and said, "I love you". Mr. Rabb looked at me and asked what she had said. I told him that she loves him. I bet you can imagine his big smile at that point.
Though these classroom visits are memorable, most important to me was the relationship that Mr. Rabb had with my own children Rebecca and Ben (whom he always called "Benjamin"). It was only a few weeks ago that Rebecca phoned Mr. Rabb to ask if he could come to her high school in Perth for their Remembrance Day assembly. He was unable to due to previous commitments at SF but Mr. Rabb phoned Rebecca several times to let her know that he was looking for another veteran for her. That certainly resonated with Rebecca.
Our son Ben has lost a friend and a hero. When Blake told Benjamin that Mr. Rabb had died, the first thing he did was take the photo of he and Jack on Remembrance Day several years ago and hold onto it. In 2010, Ben wrote a speech about heroes. The last line in that speech reads, " This community has some heroes of our own. Jack Rabb, Korean War, Jack Ranger, the forgotten war, Italy, Mr. Bert, 1st wave D-day."
God Bless you, Mr. Rabb. With much love and deep gratitude, Ann Seward
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Tim and Lynne Asselin posted a condolence
Enid, Scott and Paul... Our hearts go out to your family in the passing of Jack. He will be greatly missed not only by his family but the community for his generous involvement.
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Tim and Lynne Asselin posted a condolence
Enid, Scott and Paul... Our hearts go out to your family in the passing of Jack. He will be greatly missed not only by his family but the community for his generous involvement.
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Alex and Pat Yanosik posted a condolence
Dear Enid,Scott and Paul...sorry to hear of Jack's Passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Alex and Pat Yanosik posted a condolence
Dear Enid,Scott and Paul...sorry to hear of Jack's Passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Deborah Hunter posted a condolence
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Enid the two of you were such important people in my life for the whole few years I spend helping with Membership at the Legion. I love you Jack and will miss you. You were surrounded by friends and family that loved you. Enid I love you and hope to see you soon.
Debby Hunter
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Deborah Cholette posted a condolence
I didn’t get to share much time with Jack, but there was something about him that left a lasting impression. He had to ability to warm your heart and put a smile on your face. My condolences to family and friends.
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Derek Derbyshire posted a condolence
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing , he worked with my father at the prison farm for years and i remember as young lad meeting him when he went fishing with us. He was a true gentleman and example to us all.
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BeverleyHitchins posted a condolence
We knew the day would come
Although we wished it never did
And now that it has
My HEART goes out to you ENID <3
Your Family doesn't deserve
To loose such a SPECIAL MAN!
Jack is in HEAVEN NOW
At GOD's RIGHT Hand...
He earned his place there
In ALL he said and did
While he was on Earth
As half of your heart, ENID....
Although the loss is GREAT right now
The pain will go away
You will start remembering
ALL THE SPECIAL DAYS...
Then you will realize..
That your really not alone...
He is right there with you...
In your Heart and in your Home...
Thank you so much for ALL YOUR LOVE and SUPPORT of ME over the years, I hope I can help you in some small way in your time of loss....
XO Love Beverley Hitchins
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Sean, Sheila, Anne-Marie & Dalton posted a condolence
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Jack. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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john hambleton posted a condolence
I was always proud and very blessed to call Jack a close friend and confidant. Enid and Jack have always been my second set of parents and have always been there for me. Jack was mischievous and fun but loyal and giving to all he knew. He was totally committed in his time and energy to his family, friends, the town of Smiths Falls, The Legion and Air Force Associations. To say he will be sorely missed is a vast understatement. He will certainly leave a huge gap in my own life which he was such a part of. Always a gentleman and bon vivant; they sure don't make em like that anymore!
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Dean, Mary Hughes & Family posted a condolence
Paul, Tammy and family
When a family member becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May you find comfort in the memories you share, thinking of you all at this time
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Moira & Harry Ottenhof posted a condolence
My dearest Enid we send our love and are keeping you in our prayers Love Moda
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Sue Alder posted a condolence
Dear Enid and family,a nicer gentleman you could never find.He couldn't have found a better place to take his last breathe.Many good memories will sustain you along with your faith.RIP Jack.Neil and Sue Alder
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Lorraine, Gat, Sean & Dana posted a condolence
My Dear Sister Enid & Family,
Our hearts are filled with sadness at your loss of Jack. We can not imagine the pain you feel now and we wanted to let you know that our loving thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Sharon Deegan posted a condolence
Enid & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in the loss of a true gentleman, your husband and father. Jack was the kindest & most helpful man I know. He was a well respected man. RIP Jack
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Tom Miller posted a condolence
Dear Enid and Family: Please accept my condolences. Jack will always be in my memories.
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Doug Brunton posted a condolence
Dear Enid and family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Jack--a man respected by all who knew him.
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Frank Larabie, MMM, CD1 posted a condolence
Dear Enid, Scot and Paul and Family,
Jack was an inspirational and amazing man. A true man's man who gave all of himself to his family above all else, his comrades and his country. We are all the better for having been tutored and nurtured by him as are all the youth with whom he shared so much of his wisdom.
Rest in your well deserved and earned peace old friend. May the winds carry your spirit eternally.
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Sylvia Hudson posted a condolence
Enid, we were so sorry to hear your sad news. We are sending prayers you way. Sylvia and Dave Brandt
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Legion Branch 240 Almonte posted a condolence
Jack served his country and the Royal Canadian Legion with distinction. He will be sorely missed.
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Gerry Huddleston posted a condolence
Jack Rabb was simply the best! Smiths Falls has lost its finest soldier, a true supporter of every aspect of community life. From the time I arrived in Smiths Falls at the Record News, to Queen's Park and Parliament Hill and later the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation, Jack Rabb (and Enid) was always the bright light on top of the lighthouse. I could always depend on Jack to provide great advice and to give me the enthusiasm to forge ahead with confidence. He and his colleagues saved the Royal Canadian Legion and when we needed a dialysis unit Jack led the charge up a very steep hill. Victory was ours and residents of the area have been the benefactors. Goodbye my friend! You will not be forgotten! Gerry Huddleston
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Craig Follett posted a condolence
Enid, Scott, Paul and your families: I was saddened more than you will ever know when Dad let me know of Jack's sudden passing; the blow was only softened when I learned that he was in his most natural element - at the Legion, so appropriately on Remembrance Day. Jack deserves credit for demonstrating to me, without fail, the values a man should carry throughout his life.
Stand easy, RSM Raab
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Linda&Bruce Bourne Elaine Whiten posted a condolence
Dear Enid & Family we we're so sadden to hear the passing of Jack our deepest sympathy to each & everyone of you at this most difficult time. You are all ln our prayer's
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Marilyn Lucas posted a condolence
Enid & Family: Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of Jack. I had the pleasure of knowing Jack for many years at the office and he always made me feel very welcome at the Legion. He was a true Gentleman. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Marilyn.
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Garry & Lois Murphy posted a condolence
Enid and family: Please accept our sincere sympathy. We enjoyed Jack's and your company whenever we were at Legion functions. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
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Dawn Marie Foster posted a condolence
To Enid and family. I will never forget Jack, he is one of the many reasons I joined the Ladies Auxiliary. His warmth, kindness will be missed by all who knew him. I think someone needed a truly great guardian angel for god to call him home. Deepest Sympathies.
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Peter & Jutta Nauer posted a condolence
Enid and family, our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. It seems that there was no better time and place for him to leave this world. He will be missed in the whole community. We will remember him as a good friend and caring gentleman.
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Terry & Steve Lalonde posted a condolence
Enid and family,please accept our deepest sympathy at this time of great loss.Jack was a wonderful man and was very proud to be a veteran and a member of the legion,he was a great example of dignity.He will truly be missed
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Ron Goebel posted a condolence
Enid and family - We were shocked to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the entire family. Jack is certainly going to be missed by all of his many, many friends both inside and outside of The Legion. He was a true friend and exceptional Legionnaire. If it were not for Jack, I no doubt would be where I am today with the Legion. He was my mentor and encouraged me and supported me in my quest to continue to keep moving on within the various ranks of the Legion. Enid, you and Jack and Barb and I shared many good times together. Times that we will cherish for a lifetime. May you also cherish all of your many great memories with Jack.
Ron Goebel
Vice-Chairman
Ontario Command
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Wayne & Virginia Steele posted a condolence
Enid, our deepest condolences to you and your family in your time of loss. Jack was an exceptional man and an extremely dedicated Legion member who gave his guidance to many younger Legion officers such as myself. He will be deeply missed not only by the community but also the Legion community across the Province and beyond to all those who had met and befriended him. The Lord must have known that when Jack's time was to come that he would have wanted it to be at the Legion, his beloved second home,with you and his friends by his side. All members at Branch 244 are saddened by his passing. Our thoughts are with you. Wayne.
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Lee & Mary Horning posted a condolence
Had the deepest respect for Jack all My Life Our condolences to you Enid and Family
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Bob and Carol Morris posted a condolence
Enid and family our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Jack was so kind to Lillian when she needed help with George's pension. He always supported us as we toiled in the kitchen at the Legion. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
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Florence Doran posted a condolence
To Enid & family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of a gentleman in the true sense of the word..I will always remember his greetings & conversations as L.A. Zone Commander. a true Legionaire, comrade friend & family man. No grater place for him to leave us than at the Legion that he loved & served so generously.Take care & will see you over next days..Florence Br. 244 Perth.
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Michele & Jim McCreary posted a condolence
Enid and family We are so very sorry to have heard about Jack s passing! He will be greatly missed ! Nice he could have his final moments with the people and place that he loved ! Forever your hearts ! Michele and Jim
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Bill MacPherson posted a condolence
Enid and family-
Our sincerest condolences, I always enjoyed my chats with Jack, he will be missed by all. Bill, Sue and family.
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Janet Salmon posted a condolence
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to your family. I know Mr. Rabb from living in Smiths Falls. I met him at the Legion and had the pleasure of speaking with him. It seems there could not have been a better place for him to be taken to his final resting place as on Remembrance Day and at the Legion. Both where so important to him. Please know that he will be missed but the memories he left with many will never be forgotten.
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Bob & Anne Dutcher posted a condolence
To Enid and Family: Bob and I offer our deepest sympathy to you. Jack was a great person and a true Legionnaire!! I was last speaking with Jack at the recent District Convention at Smiths Branch 95, he was always the same, offering advice and always courteous. I will miss him.
Anne Dutcher, Zone G3 Commander
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Margot Braham Stoliker posted a condolence
Dear Enid, Scott, Paul and Family,
No words can express our sadness. Jack, who I always called "Mr. Rabb" from my childhood was a wonderful Friend to my Family, especially my late Father. He was kind, a Gentleman and more than anything he was a man of character and caring. He was one of my heroes, who epitomized the true concept giving. May you all find comfort in your precious memories and know many others share your sorrow.
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Ken Johnston posted a condolence
To a true veteran and a very good friend who always was there to help and offer his guidance and advice. Without his encouragement, I would not have continued my participation in various Branch, Zone, and District Legion positions.
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John J. (J.J.) Hanrahan posted a condolence
Dear Mrs. Rabb, Scott, Paul, and family: I was terribly sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Rabb. I have many fond memories of him, and of all of you. On behalf of my parents, Patrick and Huguette, my brothers, Patrick, Michael and Matthew, my daughters, Erin and Chloe, and me, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Please know that Mr. Rabb will remain in our thoughts and prayers. J.J. Hanrahan
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Marie Cormier posted a condolence
Dear Enid,
I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing...I offer you and your family the my deepest sympathy...
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Stephen & Barbara Lee posted a condolence
Rest in Peace Jack you were a gentleman and a good friend.
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Enid and family
It is with deep sorrow that I read of Jack's passing. My husband, Gerry always enjoyed seeing Jack and exchanging "stories". He will be sadly missed. May the Lord give you strength and comfort you during the difficult months ahead.
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A Gentleman
When you were speaking with Jack , you had his attention . I remember one of our many converations at a legion function . Jack and I were having a quick chat at the bar . Someone came up and wanted his opinion on something , he excused himself to me and then said to them , they would have to wait because he was talking with a lovely young lady ! He turned back to me and we finished our conversation . Jack could always make you feel as if what you were discussing with him was the most important thing to him . That in itself is a rariety today . But Jack was so much more then that and he left this world a better place with all that he did .Jack you will be missed . When toasting absent friends , you will come to mind .
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Community member thanks you Mr.Rabb
As a child who went through the elementary school system in Smiths Falls in the 1970's I had the pleasure of hearing Mr.Rabb speak many times of his service and experiences in Korea. I was also lucky enough to be present when he spoke in a more private setting to our Scout groups. I was always the child hanging off of every word and asking dozens of questions. I remember admiring his chest full of medals and recognizing, even at a young age, that before me was and honourable and noble man.
Some 35 years later as a cub scout leader I called on Mr.Rabb to share his experiences with my pack, which of course he accepted with pleasure. I'm so very happy that my children had the opportunity to have the same influence in their lives as I did, even on his very last day with us.
Somehow I missed seeing Jack at the service Monday and wondered if his health allowed him to be there, I'm happy to hear he was. At the conclusion of the 2012 service I spotted him on Main St and made my way over to thank him again for his service. As I commented on the beautiful weather, the large turnout for the ceremony and how nice it was to see him there, we shook hands. His gloved left hand immediately covered the backside of my right - I swear I could feel the warmth straight from his heart. This was my last meeting with him and I know I will remember it for the rest of my days.
I don't have the pleasure of knowing the rest of the Rabb family, how very fortunate you all are to have had such a wonderful man as a husband, father and grandfather. Thank you for sharing your time with him with the community. We are all immeasurably better for it.
"To you, from failing hands, we throw
The torch: be yours to hold it high"
I can't think of anyone who lived these words more faithfully. The torch is safe, Sir. Thank you for your service, a job very well done. I will remember.
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Our Neighbour Mr. Rabb
I remember Jack as a good neighbour, father to Scott and PJ, husband to Enid. He was the only Korean War veteran I knew personally and he wore the effects of that war with the hearing aids in his ears. He would wave us kids through to the back of his lot as we headed off with our bamboo poles to fish mudpout at dusk. He had a framing business in the basement of their house and I had many frames done by him. Very nice man.
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Our Neighbour Mr. Rabb
I remember Jack as a good neighbour, father to Scott and PJ, husband to Enid. He was the only WW2 veteran I knew personally and he wore the effects of that war with the hearing aids in his ears. He would wave us kids through to the back of his lot as we headed off with our bamboo poles to fish mudpout at dusk. He had a framing business in the basement of their house and I had many frames done by him. Very nice man.
