KENNETH E. JACKSON
Kenneth Earle Jackson of Tiverton passed away, surrounded by family, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at age 83.
Beloved husband of the late Linda (née Thompson), the late Marjorie (née Grey), and his loving companion Donna Nathanson.
Dear father of Gary (Bettina), Paul (Patti), Mark, Lissa (Anthony) and Scott (Denise).
Sadly missed by his grandchildren: Tonya (Scott), Sean (Melissa), Eric (Madi), Holly (Dreaden), Amy, Jeff and Rio (Leena) and great-granddaughter Wren.
Fondly remembered by his daughter-in-law Alison, sister Marlene, brothers Bob and Wayne (Joanne) and his many friends, family and employees.
Predeceased by his parents, Earle and Lillian (née Marshall) Jackson and son Brent.
Ken was born and raised in Erin, Ontario and moved to Inverhuron in 1971. With a dump truck and a backhoe, he started Ken Jackson Construction in August 1973. What started as a hobby, after working his shift at Ontario Hydro, turned into what Ken Jackson Construction is today. Ken’s company completed a number of projects in the area including the construction of Huron Terrace and the reconstruction of Queen Street in 1995.
Over the years Ken was very generous with his time and equipment, sponsoring many local teams, events and assisting many social and service organizations. He was a member of various associations and clubs, both local and in Florida, where he would spend the winter months. When not busy at the construction business he enjoyed working on his vintage car and truck collection and spending time in the “Toy Box”.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 183, Kincardine on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Final resting place: Tiverton Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 183 – Poppy Fund or Huron Shores Hospice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com
Hi to Ken’s family. I am sad to hear that Ken has passed away. I offer my condolences to the whole of Ken’s family. I had the pleasure to meet Ken in the early 1991 or 1992 ,along time ago I know. I stayed with him at his home for a week or so . My name is Len Perry from Australia. I did meet some of Ken’s friends and Scott during the Christmas party and assisted him with rolling over the chicken wings on the barbecue. Great night, a bit bloody cold that night though. I am now back in Canada to catch up with friends and of course Ken . I only learnt last week of his passing when I looked for him online. I would like to catch up with Ken’s family before I go back home. Hopefully I will be fine a phone number to call on. Or reply to my email please. Cheers Len.