BORN

1930

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home & Cremation Ce

621 King Street West

Kitchener, Ontario

Calvin Jackson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2013.

Jackson, Calvin J. – It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Calvin Jackson on September 1, 2013 at the age of 82. Devoted husband to the late Beryl. Left to celebrate his life is his son Wayne (Donna) Jackson, grandchildren Melanie (Ron) Friesen and Ryan (Sarah) Jackson, and great-grandchildren Hayden Litwiller; Sierra, Savannah and Sienna Friesen; and Kyleigh and Keeghan Jackson. Predeceased by his son Lloyd Jackson, Calvin was the last surviving sibling of 8. Born in Port Dover, Ontario on October 18, 1930, Calvin spent his early years in Kirkland Lake working with the Ontario Northland Railway (ONR). He later moved to Kitchener in 1963 and worked with Epton Industries until his retirement. Calvin was a very committed and faithful man to his family, friends and animals. He loved his cats and even cared for the neighbourhood strays. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 5 from 7-9 pm and Friday, September 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener. 519-745-9495. Funeral service on Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Memory Gardens. Reception following burial. Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Humane Society. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

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September 28, 2014

It is hard to beleave that a year has passed since we said good buy to our dear friend.We will not forget Cal. He will live on in our memories miss you and think of you often Gerald And Linda

September 24, 2013

Rebecca Lemieux

I just found out today,I wish I had known sooner, my condolences to the Jackson family. Cal was such a very kind hearted and loving man, he loved Beryl with all his heart. He will be truly be missed.

September 6, 2013

September 6, 2013
Cal was a kind, gentle, honest man who loved Beryl and his family dearly!

He was so very loyal to Beryl, and only missed a day seeing her when he was sick.

His true devotion was shown when he gave insulin twice a day to "Ginger" his diabetic cat for 7 years.

We loved him for the person he was, and we will miss him ,along with Beryl , until we meet again.
Our prayers and love go out to Wayne and Donna and all their family.
Selby and Rhonda Steeves

September 5, 2013

Laurie Mapplebeck

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Cal was a sweet, gentle soul and he will be fondly missed. My heart goes out to you all........

September 5, 2013

Ron and Sherry Saunders

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all with the loss of Uncle Cal. Although we don't always understand why God's timing is as it is we know that He will give us strength to make it through. May you feel his strength and comfort at this time. I always remember Beryl and Cal visiting us at home in Guelph. His smile and laugh were infectious. I never saw him in a bad mood or with a negative thing to say. Always joking and teasing - a real joy to be around. I know he will be missed by many! Our prayers are with you all. Ron, Sherry, Alex and Leah Saunders

September 5, 2013

September 4, 2013
Cal will be missed for many reasons including his kind and loving commitment to others - especially to Beryl. His loyalty and support during Beryl's lengthy illness was remarkable.
We are thankful for having known Cal - he led a simple life but his positive attitude and kindness are his lasting legacy.
Rest in peace Cal
Gisele & Vern Ackland

September 5, 2013

Keith Cullen

We are deeply sorry for you loss our hearts and prayers are with you today, Calvin will be missed
Keith & Carol Cullen (Kitchener, On)

September 4, 2013

Gerald Englert and Linda Bertin

It is with great sadness we now say goodby to our dear friend Cal.you filled our hearts with wonderful memories of great times we spent together.Your wonderful smile is one we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are now with your family.We hope the special memories they have of you will help ease the pain. You will always be in our heart Gerald and Linda

September 4, 2013

Iwona,Richard Regula

"I am deeply sorry for your loss"

September 4, 2013

Julie Streit

I loved to see Cal come through the doors of forest Heights cause it always ment that I was going to get a big hug. Thinking of you all.

September 4, 2013

im sorry for your loss you have been through a lot this year my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family gloria lehman

September 4, 2013

Marcel & Jan Dery

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family. We miss Beryl and will miss Cal. They are together again with God.

September 4, 2013

Amy Heffering

You will be deeply missed Uncle Cal, I will always remember your wonderful smile and kindness and especially your love for Aunt Beryl. True example of marriage. I know your now reunited with your sweetheart and God.

Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this time.

Love always Amy,Troy & Noah Heffering

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