John “Jack” Hanlin, of Chaumont
CHAUMONT, New York (WWNY) – John “Jack” Hanlin of Chaumont, NY and Zephyrhills, FL heard the call there and left this world on December 22, 2022.
He came into this world on December 17, 1928, the son of John Hanlin and Cecelia (Ross) Hanlin.
Jack attended schools in Erie, PA and received a diploma from Watertown High School in Watertown, NY. He received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY and completed his postgraduate studies at Syracuse University.
His military service included the Army Air Force at the end of World War II. Jack rejoined the army and served in the occupation of Japan. He became part of the Korean War in July 1950 with the 1st Cavalry invasion of Korea and awarded seven Campaign Battle Stars and other medals and an honorable discharge in October 1952.
Mr. Hanlin met his future wife Teresa Wright at USO in Watertown, NY and they were married on May 30, 1953 at First Presbyterian Church in Watertown, NY. John had many interests including boxing, dancing, commercial diving, woodworking and gardening.
He served in the federal civil service at Pine Camp, Fort Drum, and Fort Niagara. Mr. Hanlin has been a social studies teacher at Cape Vincent Central School, a social worker in the Department of Social Services, and a probation officer. In 1972, John received an appointment as an assistant professor at Jefferson Community College in the Criminal Justice Program. He has been partially retired since 1987.
John has served with the Jefferson County Civil Defense, Youth Advisory Board, Arson Task Force, Chairman of the Civil Service Employees Association, Northern Federation of Law Enforcement Officers and Charter Life No. 55 members affiliated with the Korean War Veterans Association.
Mr. Hanlin is survived by son Mark(Roxann) Hanlin of Chaumont, NY, granddaughters Kylie Hanlin, Florida, Katelyn Hanlin Buffalo, NY, Kirstyn Leone Watertown, NY, grandson Rocky Ojeda Rome, NY, and great-grandson Odin Leone Watertown, NY, and many cousins , nieces and nephews in Erie, PA. His wife Teresa Wright Hanlin died on October 13, 2013, his parents John Hanlin on June 21, 1981 and Cecelia Hanlin on September 16, 1975, and a sister Mary Hanlin Harvilla on November 29, 2002.
Burial will be held at a later date at Cedar Grove II Cemetery RFD Chaumont, NY.
A memorial gift can be made to anyone of your choice at Lyme Heritage Center PO Box 285 Chaumont, NY 13622
The arrangements were entrusted to the Becker-Cleveland Funeral Home, Chaumont, NY.
Online condolences can be expressed at clevelandfhinc.com.
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