Dennis’ Obituary
Jackson, Dennis Allen “Mr. Heinz”: 73 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Erie Shores Health Care in Leamington. Beloved husband of the late Sally (Henderson) 2001. Loving father to Jeffery and his wife Melissa of Niagara Falls, Christine Honey and her husband Dan Hammond of Leamington, P.J. and his wife Jenn of Wheatley, Frederick and his wife Erin of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Robert and special friend Pam Hamilton of Chatham, Alan Honey and his wife Elise of Edmonton, and Mark Honey and his wife Jenny of London. Cherished Grandpa to Emily, Ty, Kiera, Jaymee, Robbie-Lynn, Gracie, Zane, Camryn, Jordyn, Brianna and Jacob. Also survived by a sister Jill and her husband Bob Jaynes of Belmont. Predeceased by a brother Jim Jackson. Dennis retired from H.J. Heinz Co. after 50 years, and was the worlds #1 Heinz collector, proudly earning the name “Mr. Heinz”. He played for the Wheatley Old Timers Hockey team and later went on to manage the team. He also coached for many years with the Leamington Women’s Hockey League. Dennis was a 40 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #324 Wheatley, and a past member of the Wheatley Jaycees. Following Dennis’ wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Hammond Funeral Home 17 Little Street South, Wheatley (519-825-7741) on Tuesday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Visiting will continue on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Leamington, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Wheatley Food Bank, your local Salvation Army, or the charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dennis Jackson January 4 1945 April 8 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Wheatley, Province: Ontario
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dennis’ family on your loss. Dennis was a dedicated, caring and thoughtful person who had a passion for appeasing everyone he came in contact with. Dennis loved life and he loved those around him. A true legend whose name will remain synonymous with Heinz. I will miss him.