John "Jack" Edmond Gamache

1937 - 2019  (82 years)

• Name	John "Jack" Edmond Gamache
  Nickname	Jack
  Birth	18 Jun 1937	Pittsfield, BERKSHIRE, Massachusetts
  Christening	lives Columbus, Georgia
  Gender	Male
  Death	16 Aug 2019	Columbus, COLUMBUS, Georgia   [1]
  Person ID	I22901	King/Roy
  Last Modified	16 Jan 2021

  
  

  Father	Romeo Joseph Edward Gamache,   b. 8 Feb 1911, Swanton, FRANKLIN, Vermont d. 17 May 1970, South Windham, WINDHAM, Connecticut (Age 59 years)
  Mother	Leona C. Guenette (Gennette),   b. 16 Mar 1911, Burlington, CHITTENDEN, Vermont
  Marriage	21 Apr 1932	Pittsfield, BERKSHIRE, Massachusetts
  Notes	Married: Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970 Name: Romeo Joseph Gamache Marriage Year: 1932 Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA Index Volume Number: 108 Reference Number: F63.M36 v.108
  Documents » Slide Show		Federal Census 1940, Romeo Gamache family 47 Prospect Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		Federal Census 1940, Romeo Gamache family 47 Prospect Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		City Directory of Pittsfield, Mass. 1943, Romeo Gamache family 47 Prospect Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		City Directory of Pittsfield, Mass 1946, Romeo Gamache family 47 Prospect Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		City Directory of Pittsfield, Mass 1938, Romeo Gamache family Barker Road, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		City Directory of Pittsfield, Mass 1936, Romeo Gamache family 235 Francis Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		City Directory of Pittsfield, Mass 1933, Romeo Gamache family 741 Tyler Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  		Federal Census 1940, Romeo Gamache family 47 Prospect Street, Pittsfield, Massachsuetts
  Family ID	F12576	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Family ID	F12577	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	10 Sep 2019

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 18 Jun 1937 - Pittsfield, BERKSHIRE, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  John Edmond Gamache Birth Record

  
  

  Histories » Slide Show		Jack Gamache Birth Announcement THE BERKSHIRE EVENING EAGLE, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1937, p. 10
  		Jack Gamache Birth Announcement THE BERKSHIRE EVENING EAGLE, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1937, p. 10

  
  

• Sources

  [S5] Obituary. John "Jack" Edmond Gamache June 18, 1937- August 16, 2019 Columbus, GA- John "Jack" Edmond Gamache, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, August 16, 2019, at Columbus Hospice. The family invites friends to drop by Pop UPtown (1234 Broadway) between 1pm and 3pm Saturday, August 31, and join them as they celebrate his life and legacy. Jack, as he preferred to be called, was born June 18, 1937, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the son of Romeo and Leona Gennette Gamache. He served with the U.S. Army before moving to Columbus more than 60 years ago. Upon moving to the South, Jack quickly came to be known as 'The Southern Yankee' to friends, colleagues, clients and new acquaintances. The self-proclaimed nickname was well-known throughout his sales career in the automotive and printing industries. He retired from Communicorp in 1997. Jack never met a stranger. He was an engaging conversationalist and successful businessman, but of his many gifts perhaps none shone brighter than his generosity and dedication to children. For many Christmas seasons during the 1990s and 2000s, he delighted children and adults, alike, when he appeared as the Windsor Park neighborhood Santa Claus. Jack and his son, Jason, also spearheaded the Teddy Bear Round Up during the holidays, collecting and distributing toys to non-profits, military bases and war-torn areas around the world for many years. On December 11, 2007, the City of Columbus adopted a resolution commending the duo for having donated more than 48,000 toys to children in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jack loved to garden. He loved baseball and hockey. And he loved helping others. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Cindy; a son, Jason (Alayne); and daughters, Lynn D. Player and Kym Childs (Mike), all of Columbus; a sister Barbara Hrycay of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. In honor of the life and legacy of Jack Gamache, the family has formed a team - The Southern Yankees - that will take part in the upcoming Walk To End Alzheimer's event in Columbus in September, benefitting the Alzheimer's Association. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to celebrate Jack may donate to the event at http://act.alz.org/goto/TheSouthernYankees or to the Alzheimer's Association. Those who wish to sign the on-line guest registry may visit www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com. Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Aug. 18, 2019