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John Irving “Jack” Brainard, age 87, of Westbrook, passed away on Jan. 8 at Middlesex Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Meriden on Oct. 6, 1934, he was a lifelong resident of Westbrook, graduating from The Morgan School in 1952, and serving honorably in the United States Air Force as a member of the Airways and Air Communications Service deployed in Japan until his discharge in 1957. He served in the Air Force Reserve through 1962.

John was married for 50 years to his loving wife Eleanor Brainard (née Ackerman) until she passed away in 2008. He retired after a lengthy career with the Lee Company of Westbrook.

Besides his wife Eleanor and parents Gordon and Ruth, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Charles, Eugene, and David. John is survived by his son John G. Brainard (Laura) of Sudbury, Massachusetts, and his daughter Ann Brainard-Dougan (Donald) of Wallingford. He also leaves beloved grandchildren, John H. Brainard (Ashley) of Plymouth, Massachusetts, Tessa Rose Gaw (Nathan), of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Zachary Dougan of Wallingford, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A lifelong fan of the New York Yankees, John spent many a happy hour watching or listening to games during the season. He was an avid reader and a regular patron of the Westbrook Public Library. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Westbrook Public Library, at 61 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498.

There will be a memorial service in his honor when we are safely able to gather. Condolences may be left at www.dignitymemorial.com.