John Edwin Halpin, 69, of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., passed away peacefully at home on July 26, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on Jan. 19, 1949 in Plymouth, N.H., and was a longtime resident of Phippsburg. Jack was a U.S. Navy aviation weather forecaster, a staff meteorologist on the summit of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, and a science teacher at Lincoln Academy and Morse High School. Navy postings included NAS Brunswick, Guam, the Antarctic, Spain and aboard the USS Saipan. He embarked on a second career after he proudly earned a Master’s degree.
After retirement, he and his beloved wife Peggy enjoyed traveling cross country in their motor home. A lover of nature, he spent his leisure time birdwatching, hiking with his dogs, golfing, operating his ham radio, and flying model airplanes. He enjoyed keeping in contact with his many friends and introducing his grandchildren to his hobbies – and he made a wicked good chili, seafood chowder, and ribs. Jack had a true affinity for cooking for his family.
He was predeceased by parents, Joseph D. Halpin Sr. and Phyllis (Thompson); and brother, Joseph D. Halpin Jr.
He is survived by wife, Peggy; son, Erick and wife Anne Schlitt of Phippsburg; daughter, Holli Owen and husband Erich of Telluride, Col.; brother, Will and sister-in-law Joanne of Milbridge; and sisters-in-law, Patti Freeman and husband Doug, and Heidi Leveillee and husband Dan; and many friends from Patrick Air Force Base and Phippsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
A public service will be held at 11 a.m., Sat., Oct. 13 at Morningside Cemetery in Phippsburg.
