John (Jack) Cy Laye was born in 1918. Jack enlisted in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. After the war, Jack worked for North American Lumber for many years.
Early Life
John (Jack) Cy Laye was born on November 24th, 1918, in Kenton, Manitoba as one of seven siblings. His brother, James Laye also served in the Second World War, and is part of the Dufferin Gang. He married Clara Palmer on April 22, 1939. Together they had six children, Jack, Selma, Clifford, Sheldon, Glen, and Derek.
Military Career
Jack enlisted in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.
Post Military Career
After the war, Jack worked for North American Lumber for many years. He attended night school where he earned his Red Seal Ticket in carpentry. This certificate allowed him to work for the Province of Manitoba Government Services and the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. Jack retired in 1983 and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.
John (Jack) Cy Laye passed away at the Selkirk General Hospital on March 28th, 2006.
Jack C. Laye Collection
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Mary, Jack, Leana, c1942-1945, Acnestry.ca
Sources
Winnipeg Free Press, 2006
Selkirk Journal, 1998
John Cy Laye, Ancestry.ca
