BRUNSWICK — John “Jack” M. Koval Sr., 75, of Royalsborough Road, Durham, died Monday, Sept. 6, at Mid Coast Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Trenton, N.J., on April 18, 1935, a son of the late John Joseph and Martha Koval. He was educuted in Trenton and graduated from Trenton High Class of 1953. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Krause, on March 1, 1956. He worked for many years as a electrician for B.I.W. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish. He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and his daily scratch tickets. He was known as “Grampy” to many and was also known as “The John Wayne” of Durham. He will be missed for his sarcasm and his ability to make you laugh.

He leaves his wife of 54 years, Betty (Boop) of Durham; four daughters, Pat Freeman and her husband, Fred, of Durham, Joan Koval of Durham, Debbie Koval of Durham, and Donna Koval of Durham; a son, Lawrence Koval, of Raymond; a brother, Larry Koval, of N.J.; seven grandchildren, Joey and Marrissa, Nick and Devon, Tom and Casey, Kenzie, Gwenn, Amy and Ashlea; ten great-grandchildren; many favorite nieces and nephews; and last but not least, the Krause Mouths.

He was predeceased by a son, John Michael Koval Jr.; a daughter, Barbara Ann Koval; a grandson John M. Koval III; and a sister, Marty Wilke.

You are invited to share your thoughts and condolences with the Koval family by visiting www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.