John "Jack" A. Ounan's Obituary
John "Jack" A. Ounan, formerly of Wilmington, DE, age 87, currently of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2014 at his home after a long illness.
Jack was born on February 7, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA son of the late Austin Joseph and Dorothy M. Magee-Ounan. He attended Hershey School for Boys in Hershey, PA where he graduated in 1945. After graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy.
Jack was employed by Sun Olin Chemical Company in Marcus Hook, PA for 36 years. After retiring he moved to Lewes with his family to enjoy boating, traveling, golfing, playing pool, computers and playing the organ. But most importantly he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Fran (Patrick) Ounan of 63 years; his daughters, Lynn Azato and her husband James Sr. of Millsboro, DE and Karen Ounan of Lewes, DE; three grandchildren: Christine Steele and her husband Sean, James Azato, Jr. and his wife Donna and Stefanie Willey and her husband Chris; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Hastings of CA; and a brother, George Ounan of FL.
All services are private.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to Vitas Hospice Care, 20773 Professional Park Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Please sign Jack's guestbook located on this site.
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