John Nelson "Jack" Sheepwash – 72, Truro, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Windsor Elms, Windsor. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late John and Verlie (Leadbetter) Sheepwash.

Jack worked with CN Rail (Track Maintenance) for over 25 years, loved hunting and a cold Keith’s.

Jack is survived by his children, Leo (Lisa) Sheepwash, Bass River; Christena Smith, Truro; Tony Sheepwash, John MacKenzie, both of Toronto; grandchildren, Michael Sheepwash, Samantha Sheepwash, Tyler Sheepwash, Victoria Sheepwash, Matthew Smith, Benjamin Smith, Rachel Smith, Destiny Dodge; great grandson, Jaxson; sister, Virginia (Kevin) Kelly, Springhill; best friends, Russell McNally and Winston Williams; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Helen Rushton (Dosithé Gould), Doris (Lewis) Reeleder; brother, Leo (Marjorie) Sheepwash.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jack’s family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017. Private interment at a later date in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. If so desired, donations in Jack’s memory to Cobequid Special Olympics are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jack’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com