Jack Ejnar Ray Hansen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Jack Ejnar Ray Hansen of Upper Woodstock passed away peacefully at the Upper River Valley Hospital on November 7th, 2026.

Jack is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Shelli, their two boys Ray (Emily) grandson Miles, Michael (Amber); his sisters Susanne Hansen (Rodney), Rhonda Saunders (Jimmy), his brother Bruce (Mary) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jack was predeceased by his parents Ejnar and Elizabeth Hansen as well as his in-laws Perley and Ella Stairs.

In June of 1981 Jack married Shelli and together they built a beautiful life together; raising two amazing loving sons, Ray and Michael. In Jack’s younger years he loved to hunt and fish along with playing card games with a dear friend Jean Schriver.

Jack worked as a carpenter early in life and as time progressed he worked as a Correctional Officer at the Woodstock Provincial Jail. After the jail closed he then worked for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure when he retired in 2013. Throughout Jack’s working career he built many lifelong friendships.

Visiting hours will be held at the Carleton Funeral Home, 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville, NB on Tuesday November 10th, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held following visitation at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Wayne Schriver officiating. Interment will be at the Hartfield Cemetery with close family. A reception to follow at the Temperance Vale Community Hall 542 Route 605, Temperance Vale, NB

The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team out of Fredericton (Dr. Gordon McDonald) and the Woodstock EMP Team for their support; also a special thank you to Andrea, RT, Nurses Lesley and Cass, and the OT Team. We are very grateful for everything you did.

In lieu of flowers, the family have requested donations be made to the Hartfield Cemetery Funds.