BOILING SPRING LAKES — On Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, Dr. John Peter “Jack” Redmond, 93, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick.
Jack was the father of six children, grandfather of 13 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Roseann Vorce Redmond; sons, John and Richard; daughter, Rosemarie Redmond; and granddaughter, Laura Redmond Ramirez.
Jack was World War II veteran, serving in the Construction Battalion in the Philippines. He was an accomplished boxer during his war service and undergraduate studies at The Catholic University of America.
After the war, he married Roseann Vorce and went on to receive his Ph.D. in Applied Science from Penn State University. He worked for many years as a research chemist and plastics engineer in the Maryland and Pennsylvania areas. Upon retirement, he moved to Boiling Spring Lakes. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed local politics. Jack spent countless hours on the golf course and made many friends to show for it. He will be greatly missed and deeply loved.
Jack is survived by his three daughters, Regina McCarren, Cecile Logsdail (David) and Marybeth Redmond (Greg); along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel.
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