John F. Haines, III "Jack," 78, of West Chester, PA, and Wildwood Crest, NJ, passed away on February 16, 2018. Born in Royersford, PA, he was the son of the late John F. Jr. and Dorothy R. (nee Krugg) Haines. He was employed by Penn-Delco School District as a teacher.
Jack was the beloved husband of Linda A. (nee Peterson); dear father of Bryan R. and Deron J. (Andrea) Haines; and grandfather of Deron John "DJ" and Carter Jack Haines. He is predeceased by his sisters Joan Devlin and Dorothy Mars. Brother-In-Law of Donna (Jack) Murray. Also survived by his niece and nephews.
Relatives and Friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:00 - 8:00 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 and Thursday, February 22, 2018 9:30 - 10:20 AM at St. Agnes Church, 233 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, PA.
As an outdoors man, Jack was one who needed a connection to nature to feel whole. Consequently, he spent hours gardening, fishing, hunting, golfing, playing baseball, boating, and crabbing. He loved to share his love of the outdoors with this children so they would develop his same connection to the outdoors. However, at the end of the day, you would find Jack in his favorite spot, relaxed in his recliner.
Jack could be described as a private, funny, loving, respectful, and considerate man. He was a spiritual man who believed in the power of prayer, even seeing God in all of nature; from the ocean to the woods and at the golf course.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the American Kidney Fund, PO Box 11039, Lewiston, ME 04243.
Visitation
Thursday, February 22, 2018 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
St. Agnes Church
233 W. Gay Street West Chester 19380, United States