John “Jack” Addison, 91, of Mentor, Ohio passed away February 4, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born November 5, 1933 in Toronto to the late John Elwood and Dorothy Addison. Jack was a long-time member of the Church of Christ in Mentor and served as an elder for 30 years. He lived a life of service helping others where he was needed and opened his home to many. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, fish and garden. Jack loved to play the guitar while singing or yodelling with Alice harmonizing right alongside. He was the ultimate family man who loved and sacrificed for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Alice Addison; children, John A. (Jean) Addison, Marc (Kathe) Addison, Tina (Ron) May and Jim Addison; grandchildren, Melissa Addison, Jayme (Michael) Nance, Leigh Addison, Brandon Addison, Andrea Dudash, Dylan Addison, Alyssa Addison and Karlee Addison; great-grandchildren, Braylen, William, Regina, Addison, Jordyn, Jackson, Bryar, Kendall, Nolan, Grayson, Aria and Diego; brother, Lyle (Ann) Addison and many other loving family members and friends. Preceding Jack in death are his grandson, Shaun Dudash; brother, Ronald “Ronnie” (Betty) Addison and sister, Lorna (Tom) Caley.
A funeral service was held at the church building in Mentor, Ohio on February 10, 2025. The service opened with the oldest son, John, reading scripture and leading a prayer. Later the youngest children, Tina and Jim, went to the front. Jim spoke for the two of them about what it meant to be loved as his very own by a man who was not their biological father. The second son, Marc, gave the eulogy. A grandson, Brandon, led all the songs.
