1937
2013
JACKSON, Allan Ambrose – Peacefully at home with family on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Wanda Jackson (nee D'Angelo) and the late Carolyn Ann Jackson (nee Young 1973). Loving father of Benjamin Jackson, Brian and Penelope (Astles) Jackson, Jeffrey Jackson, Larry and Kelly (MacDonald) Jackson, Christine Westland (Jackson), Robert and Amy (Fabiano) Jackson, and Victoria Jackson and Scott Cudney. Devoted grandfather of Sarah, Matthew, Julia, Lauren, Rebecca, Amy, Andrew, Hannah, Maria and Abigail. Dear brother of Paul (Shirley) and the late Larry (Taye). Allan graduated from Queen's University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He retired in 1996 from the City of Sault Ste. Marie as Chief Administrative Officer after 35 years of service. Allan was well known in the community with his involvement with different organizations. He was past President of the Ontario Municipal Administrators' Association (1987-1988), past President of the Ontario Good Roads Association (1985-1986), past President of the Ontario Municipal Engineers Association (1973-1974), past Member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, past Director of the Pollution Control Association of Ontario (now Water Environment Association of Ontario), past Member of the Joint International Bridge Authority Board of Directors (2000-2004), past Member and Director of the St. Mary's River Bridge Company, past Member and Chair of the Board of the Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology, past Member of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre; Chair of the Board of Trustees and Member of the Board of Directors, past Member of the Sault Ste. Marie United Way Board of Directors, Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario from 1960-2008, past Chapter Chair of the Algoma Engineers Association, past President of the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie (1991-1992); member since 1984; District Area Representative (1993-1995); Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and Member of the Sault Ste. Marie Lakeshore Kiwanis Club (1967-1972). Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Mass celebrated from St. Jerome's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 10 am. Msgr. Victor Amadio officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society or the SAH Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com
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44 Entries
October 3, 2013
Ken Boshcoff
Dear Wanda and Family
Please know my thoughts are with you at this time. I only have great memories of our friendship including his sparking the idea for a Thunder Bay-Duluth Friendship Games which continued for many years.
It was an honour to know Allan,
Sincerely,
Ken Boshcoff
July 22, 2013
Hunter Floyd
Wanda and family: Deepest sympathies on Al"s passing. .I cherish over sixty years of friendship and memories of good times and laughter. He will be greatly missed, but thoughts of him will always evoke warm smiles. May the Lord bless you in your time of loss.
July 4, 2013
mario & wendy mannello
Dear Wanda, I just to say on behalf of Wendy and myself that, we were very sorry to here about your loss. I had the pleasure of working for Al for 3-4 years. He was all class, and the best boss I ever had worked for. He treated me like co-worker and a friend. I will truly miss him.
July 3, 2013
Benny, thinking of you and your family at this very
difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jo-Ann McCulloch
July 2, 2013
Wanda and family. It was sad to hear of the loss of Al. We can only imagine how much you will miss him and we hope that good memories of the good times you shared together will soon replace the grief you now feel.
Lorna and Charlie Cliffe
July 1, 2013
Brian and the Jackson Family,
You have our deepest sympathies.
Jeff, Jen, Thomas, and Henry Lysiak
June 30, 2013
Jennifer Sprague
Mrs. Jackson, Benny, Brian, Jeff, Larry, Bobby, Chris & Vicki...sending love to all of you. I remember when you guys all moved to Cedar Heights... Your house was my second home many, many years ago...My heart is broken for all of you. God has yet another Angel now. God Speed to Mr. Jackson...in love & friendship...Jennifer Sprague
June 30, 2013
Lorie Bottos
Dear Wanda and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Al was a wonderful co-worker and boss during the years I worked with him. He displayed compassion for those around him. He became a true friend over those years. He will be missed by many people. Lorie Bottos
June 30, 2013
Doug Vallee
Wanda
Our sympathy to you and your family following Al's passing. Al and I go back to early childhood friends growing up in the hamlet of Straffordville to sharing a room together at Queen's University for 4 years. Al was a "very best friend" and a "true gentleman". He will be missed.
Doug Vallee Simcoe Ont.
June 30, 2013
Wanda and family: We certainly share in your sorrow with the passing of Al. We have some very fond memories of him, particularly on vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama. You indeed are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Marty and Jane
June 29, 2013
Wanda and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Al will always be remembered for all of the years spent at the Hunt Camp. His wit and humor were truly special. The Howson family and all the other members of the Hunt Camp are thinking of you at this time.
Your friends from the Hunt Camp and their families
June 28, 2013
Dear Wanda and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that we send these words. With the passing of Allan, we have lost a special family member - Paul's younger brother whom we both watched grow into a fine man, husband and father. Although we lived far apart, we always kept in touch. Our heartfelt love and admiration for Allan are extended to all his family at this difficult time.
Paul and Shirley Jackson and Family
June 28, 2013
Lynda Rankin
My sincere condolences Vicki. He left a true legacy in his work as well as his family. Our Sympathies. Lynda and Andrew Rankin
June 28, 2013
Laura-Jean Turcotte-Chilcott
Vicki, my heart goes out to you and your family. May all the happy memories carry you through these difficult days.
June 28, 2013
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Al. so enjoyed our times at the course. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brien & Roni Dunne
June 28, 2013
Chris and Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. - Vanessa Reid
June 27, 2013
Wanda and family, very sorry to hear the news of Allen passing, know you all are in our prayers, Debbie and Bob Backstrom, Rosslyn, Ontario
June 27, 2013
Geraldine Wright
Wanda and family, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your hearts will always be filled with a great many memories that will help through this most difficult time. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Gerri Wright
June 27, 2013
Wanda & Family,
Deeply sorry for your loss.
Al was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed. Prayer and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Patricia DeVincenzo
June 27, 2013
Carole Smith
Wanda and family, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Al was always so friendly and always had a smile for anyone who came in contact with.
June 27, 2013
Randy Thomas
Wanda and family; Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of you and Allan at St Gerard's.
Randy Thomas
June 27, 2013
Mary & John Filipetti
Wanda & Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 27, 2013
Dear Wanda and Family,
We extend to you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, Dad, and Grandpa. Al was a great asset to our community. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of mourning. God be with you!
Joanne and Jack Cameletti
June 27, 2013
Louise, Larry Robinson
Wanda, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
June 27, 2013
Ali/Ron Rowlinson
We are so sorry of the hearing of Allan's passing, Our prayers are with you all.
Ron and Alison Rowlinson
June 27, 2013
Keith Seguin
Brian, Lara and I send our condolences on the passing of your Father.
Keith and Lara Seguin
June 26, 2013
Wanda to you and your family we extend our sincere condolences.
Pat and Jane Salituri
June 26, 2013
Wanda, we are so saddened about Al's passing. Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You were his strength these past years and a wonderful caregiver. We have wonderful memories of our time with Al. Our prayers are with you as you recover. Ray & Pat Walker
June 26, 2013
lou turco
Wanda and family,
Both Sandra and I wish to extend our condolences to you and your family. May Allan rest in peace.
Lou Turco
June 26, 2013
Ian Sherman
Brian, Roz and I send are condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father. He will live on in your hearts and memories forever.
June 26, 2013
Kathy Dickson
Wanda, my thoughts are with you and your family. You have been the strength and pillar these last few years and I can totally understand what you have been through. God Bless.
June 26, 2013
Wanda, I was very saddened to hear about Allan's passing. He was a great boss and an even better friend and we will miss seeing him at our coffee club. I hope your health is improving and you will remember all of the good times with a fine gentleman.
Paul Kates
June 26, 2013
Phillip M. Becker, International Bridge Administration
Dear Wanda and Family,
On behalf of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority, Board of Directors and employees, we extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. Al was an accomplished man of high integrity and character, and he cared deeply for the community. He was a true Gentleman, whose experience and guidance left a lasting legacy at the Bridge Authority. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss.
June 26, 2013
Ron Doyle
AL made a significant contribution to the lives of the many students at SAULT COLLEGE during his tenure as a member and then Chairman of the Board of Governors .
He was a great help to me as President and I am saddened to learn of his passing.
Ron Doyle (President Emeritus Sault College)
June 26, 2013
John and Renata Solski
Wanda
Renata and I were saddened to hear about Al. We think very fondly of him and wish you and your family strength during this time. Having you both as neighbours was something we still miss. Working with Al taught me much. He was a professional and friend during those times.
June 26, 2013
Jennifer Mathison
So sorry to hear about your father, Bob. This is such a hard time. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Jennifer Mathison
June 26, 2013
Kathryn Paquette (Dionisi)
Our condolences for you loss. I hope you find strength in each other at this most difficult time.
June 26, 2013
Alona Nelson
Dear Wanda and family, I was saddened to hear of Al's passing. He was always so gracious and friendly whenever I visited or saw him. You are in my heart and pray for your comfort at this time. Truly, a Gentleman, it was an honour to know him.
Alona Nelson
June 25, 2013
We are thinking of all of you and sending our sincere sympathy. Al was a great guy; a true gentleman and a wonderful neighbour. We trust that your many wonderful memories of a life well lived will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Donna (late Ron) Burden, Rhonda (Burden) Lakanen and David Burden and families.
June 25, 2013
Sincere prayers and condolences to you and your family Christine on the passing of your dad. Lisa Fleming (Furgiuele)
June 25, 2013
Sally Lillie
My thoughts and prayers are with the Jackson family. Sally Lillie(Merolini)
June 25, 2013
Bob Taylor
Al was a true gentleman. I always enjoyed our many conversations over lunch at our weekly Rotary Club meetings. His numerous involvements and his lifelong dedication to our community will forever live in the memories of many. My sincere condolences, at this most difficult time, to those within his family.
June 25, 2013
Tim Myers
On behalf of Eric Myers and family we send our condolences. My dad always spoke very highly of Al as they spent many years together at City Hall. He will be remembered in a very good light!
June 25, 2013
Ugo Bruni
Wanda:
It was always a pleasure to see you and Al pass by while I was working. He was always respectful and a pleasure to talk to. May the family's memory of Allan last forever.
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