Jack D. Rankin

Jack D. Rankin, 70, of Sanford passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

He was born on May 16, 1955, to Jackie A. Rankin and Gloria (Griffin) Gouin in Sanford. He grew up in both and Sanford and Lebanon and attended schools there.

Jack was employed at Prime Tanning in Berwick for 16 years. When the company closed, the built somemething of his own, founding Rankin Towing and Recovery, a business he took great pride in. He was never one to sit still. From a young age, Jack was always working, always fixing, always building. Even after long days at Prime, he could be found in his garage late into the night, doing what he loved.

In 1978, Jack met the love of his life, Linda Tebbetts. They married shortly after, and while some doubted their young love would last, Jack and Linda proved them all wrong, sharing 47 years of marriage and raising a beautiful family together.

When he wasn’t working, Jack treasured the simple things in life, time spent with Linda,taking drives to the beach and visiting with family.

He was a man known for his loyalty, his honesty, and his big heart. Jack would do anything for anyone, and his kindness extended especially to children and animals.

Jack came from humble and often difficult beginnings, but he made a conscious choice to live a good and honest life. He found joy in simplicity and became a man his family deeply admired and respected.

He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings, his infant brother Steven Rankin, Gloria Nichols, Toni Guillemette, and Linda Goodwin.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Rankin of Sanford, his children, Jeffrey Rankin and his wife Tara of Acton, Amanda Westgate and her husband Reed of Sanford, and Jason Rankin of Sanford, and his cherished grandchildren, Trenton Rankin, Emma and Lyriel Westgate. He is also survived by his siblings, Debra McGrath, Lisa Gilpatrick, Linda Cole, Jeff Rankin,Brian Gouin, Danny Gouin, Robbie Gouin, Raymond Gouin, Donald Gouin and Anna Thomas,as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, May 16th, from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Spring Hill Function Hall,117 Pond Rd.
South Berwick, Me 03908. All are welcome.

Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider making a donation on behalf of Jack to Stay;for life at https://www.stayforlife.org/donate/ or and Boston Children’s Hospital,
at https://secure.childrenshospital.org