AUGUSTA – John “Jack” Havey, 75, of Winthrop died Wed-nesday, March 10, 2004, at Maine General Medical Center after a brief illness. Jack was born July 14, 1928, in Augusta, the son of Barney Morton and Marjorie Malkson Havey. He attended schools in West Sullivan, Bangor and Waterville, and the New England School of Art in Boston. After three years in the Marines, Jack helped start what is now WGME TV, finally serving as National Sales Manager. Jack established Ad-Media Inc. in 1961. As creative director and president, he created and produced television commercials, industrial films, national print advertisements and related collateral items for clients ranging from Sebago and Docksides Shoes to Hathaway Shirts, CMP, and International Paper. Many campaign themes and ideas are attributed to Jack, including the addition of USA to Sugarloaf and creating the phrase “Think About It” for the first Independent candidate elected to Gubernatorial office in the U.S. Jack was a nationally known illustrator and writer. Among leading personalities whose portraits he has painted are Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Brooks Robinson, and former Governor James Longley, to name a few. Norman Rockwell wrote of his work: “(they) reflect a unique, warm and very professional talent with people.” His book, West Sullivan Days, was published by DownEast Books in 2001. He was predeceased by his son, John Morton Havey of New York City. Survivors include his wife, Beryl-Ann Johnson of Winthrop; daughters, Linda Havey of South Portland, Jan Burns and her husband, Bruce Burns, of Winthrop, and Susan Havey of Manchester; former wife, Geraldine Havey of Manchester; and grandchildren, Shianne Wheeler of Old Town and Joshua Wheeler of Winthrop. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 19, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta. Following, there will be a reception at the Augusta Country Club, Manchester. Memorial donations may be made in Jack’s name to Silent Unity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 or to any charity of choice. www.khrfuneralhomes.com
JOHN ‘JACK’ HAVEY
