February 23, 1957 - November 3, 2023
John Allen Jackson passed away at his home in Barrie, Ontario on November 3, 2023. He was the proud father and father-in-law of Edwin Jackson and Victoria Gainsbury. He was loving Grandpa to Landon Jackson. Beloved son of Edwin and Dolores Jackson. Cherished brother of the late Constance Mae Jackson, Wyatt Jackson, and Paula Klinck (Keith). John will be deeply missed by his best friend Karen Gerard. Survived by his former wife Tara (nee Balramsingh) Jackson.
John had a passion for education. He poured his heart and soul into teaching and personal lifelong learning. He attended the University of Calgary where he graduated with a B.Ed. He later obtained a B.A (Anthropology) from York University, and post-graduate degree/certificates from the University of Toronto including an M.Ed, (OISE) and various designations in ESL, Special Ed, and Adult Education. He loved Curling and was deeply involved with the Ontario Humanist Association and the Mississauga East NDP. He was a proud Canadian and cared deeply about social justice and equal rights for all.
John was recently retired from his 25-year-long career with Georgian College where he made a positive impact on his students and other members of the Georgian community. John will be most remembered for his great sense of humour and love of learning.
Service will be held at The Simple Alternative, 1535 S Gateway, Mississauga, Ontario on November 18, 2023, at 11am.