Jack Cyril Davy (Retired Sgt.) – 86, Truro, passed away peacefully, with his loving wife at his side, on Wednesday evening, December 31, 2014, at home. Born March 1, 1928, in Pictou, he was a son of the late Arthur and Lilla (Corbin) Davy.

Jack joined RCAF in 1949 and worked as a technician for 33 years of unblemished service. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed golf, badminton, racquetball, skiing and jet skiing; he enjoyed skiing until age 70. He also enjoyed music, dancing and playing bridge.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lorraine (Taggart); Jack’s children, Valerie, Janice, Mark, all of Ontario; twin brother, Arthur "Art" Davy (Elizabeth), Truro; step-brothers, Robert Morash, Ontario; Charles (Jinny) Morash, Texas; godsons, Aaron (Monica) Bentley, Texas; James Bentley, Chicago; mother-in-law, Lola Ogden, Truro; several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jack’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2015, and where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2015, The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow. If so desired, donations in Jack’s memory to SPCA or Children’s Wish Foundation 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