Leonard Ross “Len” Jackson
Died: February 19, 2011 | Place: St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
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JACKSON, Leonard Ross “Len”…..Of London, on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, in his 87th year.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret Elizabeth (Overton) “Sandy” Jackson his beloved war bride of 66 years. Together they returned often to Sandy’s home in Lincoln England. Dear father and grandfrather of Keith Jackson and Betty (Jason, Jeffrey, Shannon and Jamie) of Apsley Ontario and Sandra Broere and Henry (Michelle, Jennifer and Michael) of St. Thomas, Ontario. Sherry Sunderland and David of Sheffield U.K.. Also 10 Great Grandchildren. Dear brother of June Francis and Bob of London. Predeceased by his brothers Clayton, Aubrey, George, Herbert, Grant, Donald, Walter and his sister Dorothy. Len served proudly with 12th Squadron RAF Wickenby aboard Lancasters as a rear gunner. Survived by engineer Geoff Robinson of Scunthorpe U.K., also with 626 RAF Wickenby and 429 RCAF Leeming. Proudest moments of service were “Manna” food drops over the Netherlands and returning POW’s from Brussels and Italy. Len enjoyed working at Labatt brewery as Manager of Printing and Telecommunications Department (1946-1979). After retirement, bartending in their “Staff” club. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7 to 9 pm on Friday, March 4, 2011 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London ON N6B 1S4 or Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Our sincere condolences to Sandy and her family on the passing of “Len”. They were fine neighbours on Westbury Court where my parents lived til my dad’s passing in 1996.On behalf of all our family, may time heal your sorrow and rejoice in a life long lived.
Always a pleasant smile and kind word. Our condolences to Sandy and the family,
Dear Sandy & Family: We are so sorry to hear of Len’s passing. Bob has fond memories of working with and for Len at Labatt’s. We have fun memories of years past and he was always a good friend. Sincerely Bob & Marion Brady
Very sorry for your loss, Len was my first boss at Labatt in 1970, plus he was my neighbor on Woodcrest Blvd. He was a very nice man. I have missed him popping his head over the fence and saying hello.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandra during this time. I didn’t know him, but David has related to me what an extraordinary man he was. Comfort yourself knowing he lived a full life. Take some time for yourself….hugs x
To Aunt Sandy; cousins Keith, Sandra and Sherry: Accept our condolences and sympathy, sincerely Scott, Gloria and family.
Condolences to Sherry and family.