LCol Robert Michael Jackson, CD, RCCS (Retired)

11 Aug 21

JACKSON, Robert Michael (Mike)  
LCol (Ret’d)  RC SIGS / CELE 42B
April 30, 1937 – August 11, 2021 
Born in Parry Sound, Ontario and raised in Rosseau.

Suddenly in Kettering Hospital, England, predeceased by his first wife Margaret.  Beloved husband of Anne.  Very dear father of Jeff (Ana), Jana (Shawn), Jodie (Kevin) and Jason (Kate) and caring stepfather to Sarah, Nicola and Hugh.  Grandfather to Andrew, Dannion, Quentin, Claire and Luc.  Step-grandfather to Theo, Oscar, Freddie, Esme, Jasper and Callum.

Michael served for 37 years in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, having graduated from the Royal Military College (RMC) and U of T.  He saw service in Canada, Germany, England and Egypt (UN).

He enjoyed playing hockey throughout his life and finally hung up his skates when he was 80.

He loved to sing and enjoyed a good party.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Funeral was held in England at 9.15 a.m. EST on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

Donations to The Legacy Centre, Tamworth.  c/o Christ Church Tamworth or The New Cancer Centre, Kettering General Hospital, click the following link: http://www.averilphillips.co.uk

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