Gary Irvine Jackson
1943-2022
With profound sadness, yet, with gratitude for a well-lived
life, our family announces the passing of Gary Jackson surrounded by
love, family and stories.
Born March 17, 1943 to Richard and Mable Jackson (Graves) in
Queens County, N.B., Gary grew up with his grandparents, Bessie and
Irvine Graves, in Anagance,
N.B.
Gary and his wife, Marguerite (Taylor), graduated from
Petitcodiac Regional High School (1963) where they benefitted from
wonderful teachers, one of whom was Marguerite’s
mother. As a young man Gary achieved the rank of
Warrant Office II in the air cadet corps. Through his life
he maintained his love of the air force, planes and
flying.
A graduate of McMaster University, (1970) Gary spent his
career in the medical instrumentation business, culminating as
President of Fisher Scientific Canada, Fisher Scientific Europe
& Africa and Karl Storz Canada. During his career he travelled
the world and often remarked that he had visited six continents. He
had a long-standing relationship with business partners in Japan and
travelled there several times each year. He served as Director:
Canada/Japan Society, Regional Director: Air Canada and Director:
Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Beloved and loving father of Sandra Jackson (Tom Burian),
Craig Jackson and Teressa; devoted grandfather to Claire and Jack
Burian; Rhys, Eloise and Charlotte Jackson; loving uncle to special
niece Catharine Taylor; caring friend to Prescila Alsonado; also
survived by his sister, Ethel DeWitt, Edmonton,
Alberta.
He maintained his connections with New Brunswick friends and
family and treasured summer visits to the family cottage on Bellisle
Bay where he revelled in times with Marguerite’s siblings
and their families – Ralph Taylor (Georgie Lee), Vernon Taylor
(Beverley), Eric Taylor (Linda), Shirley Tingley (Gerald), Frank
Taylor (Pauline), Stuart Taylor (Darlene), Harry Taylor (Esther),
Marlene Middleton (Leigh), Monica Alward (Nelson).
Principled, gregarious and generous, Gary had a quick wit and
an incisive sense of humour. He was gifted with many talents on which
he built as he crafted his life. In all he did, he made a
difference.
He will be missed deeply by family, friends and his
grandchildren who were the source of his joy and whom he regaled with
stories and expectations.
Memories and condolences may be shared
at
tranquilitycremation.com/jackson-gary-irvine/
The family invites friends to visit with them on June 5, from
2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Waterside Inn, 15 Stavebank Road S,
Port Credit, ON.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gary Irvine Jackson 19432022..
Death notice for the town of: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick