Mr. John S. "Jack" Campbell

John S. (Jack) Campbell, 95, of Churubusco, NY passed away on December 7 due to complications from Cancer. Jack (to his friends) lived a life of service to his family, his friends and to the community. Jack was born on the family farm in Churubusco on June 19, 1925. He and his brother Robert (deceased) left school to work the farm and as a result their six sisters were all able to go on to college. From this act of service came generations of teachers, accountants, engineers, lawyers and many, many lives well lived. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was with the Churubusco Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years and on the Board of Education for Northern Adirondack Central School for 29 years serving as President of both organizations for most of his time with them. Some of his fondest memories were of the annual Churubusco Field Day and of the kids that shook his hand as they crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. He would often come home from a trip to Plattsburgh with a story of someone saying ‘hi’ to him and telling about their graduation. For his entire life he worked the family farm. He loved the land and taught his children a love of nature and to understand the value of work, caring for and giving to others. After retirement from the farm, Jack served as the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Clinton. In this role, interacting with neighbors and seeing the land be put to vital use always provided him with great joy. He was quick with a smile and a wave; always had a story to tell and was a good man who did his best to do what was right and for whomever may have been in need. Jack and his wife of 65 years Anna Belle (Ann) Campbell (Miller) were married on October 1, 1955 at St. Edmunds in Ellenburg, NY. He is survived by Ann, their four children, their spouses and five grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters Dorothy (Dot) T. Campbell, Eunice C Duncan (Campbell) and Gladys C Weinman (Campbell) as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was in the best of spirits and laughing the day before he finally said goodbye to the family home in Churubusco and the land he loved so much; just one-half mile from the place he was born.His family will all miss him very much and wish him a speedy journey to heaven. Jack is preceded in death by his parents John R. Campbell and Mary E. Campbell (Breen), his brothers Raymond F. Campbell, Robert P. Campbell and Richard Campbell as well as his sisters Margaret M.Dubois (Campbell), Alice E. Carter (Campbell), and Mildred A. Desyn (Campbell). Jack and Ann decided there would be no services held. Burial will be in the Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Churubusco, NY and in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to your local Volunteer Fire Department or School District. A mass will be scheduled at a later date at St. Edmunds in Ellenburg.

Mr. John S. "Jack" Campbell

June 19, 1925 - December 7, 2020