JACKSON, Bertha Joan – Peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Louise Marshall Hospital in her 81st year. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Harvey Jackson. Loving mother of Christopher Jackson of Owen Sound, Donna Allen and her husband Doug of Mount Forest, and Derrick Jackson and his wife Kerri of Holstein. Bertha will be missed by her grandchildren Jordan (Jess), Mellissa (Brad), Amy (T.J.), Megan, Trent (Robyn), and by her great-grandchildren Bentley and Kaylee. Bertha is survived by her brother Neil Flear (Ester) and is predeceased by her parents Walter & Edna Flear, her bothers Lloyd Flear (Wilma), Don Flear, Herb Flear (Sheila) and Jerry Flear (Sandy). She will be missed by her large extended family, including her in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Bertha and Harvey farmed in Arthur Township for many years. After selling the farm, Bertha worked at Trim Trends for 20 years. She could often be found in the garden, caring for her flowers. When not at home, they enjoyed visiting their friends at their cottages, where Bertha loved boating, trying to catch a big fish.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Mount Forest Cemetery, followed by a celebration of her life at the Mount Forest Legion from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Words of remembrance will be shared at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bertha are asked to consider the Palmerston and District Hospital, or Community Living – Owen Sound and District. England Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Bertha Jackson 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Mount-Forest, Province: Ontario