John B. English, Jr., 81, husband of Juliette (Delaney) English, passed away at home on Friday, March 26, 2021. John was born in Middleborough on April 3, 1939, the son of the late John B. and Evelyn (Beauchemin) English Sr. 

John had a strong work ethic and worked for many years as an under-ground utilities inspector. John enjoyed traveling and was an outdoorsman who loved hiking, kayaking, gardening, camping and especially running the trails of Northern New England in his full cab Honda ATV. His latest co-project was the full restoration of a 1969 Military Dodge Power Wagon. Jack was well known for his positive and upbeat attitude. Part of the old guard of Wareham, Jack was always patient, kind and considerate to everyone he met.  

 He was the father of John English and his wife Cyndi of Wareham, Thomas English of NJ and David English and his wife Miriam of Virginia. He was the brother of Eugenie Boliver and Jane Mansfield, both of Wareham, Mary Gabriel of Middleborough, and he was also survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was the master of several loyal canines, Missy for 13 years, and most recently Katie, 9, who never left his side.

Memorial gifts may be made to Continuum Hospice and Palliative Care, 21 Father Devalles Blvd., Suite 204, Fall River, MA 02721 or the Nature Conservatory at www.nature.org

A funeral Mass and Christian burial will be held this summer with a date to be announced.  To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com