With sadness, we announce Ken’s passing at the Teck-Pioneer Residence on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born to Melvin and Rita Jackson, Ken was a big man who held a big presence. He loved sports, especially hockey and baseball and played them hard and well. Initially, he started out working for Union Bakery and had other jobs with the Town and Macassa Mine. Finally, towards the end of his working career, he opened his own business, doing what he loved most. Ken’s small Backhoe Service which he operated until his retirement in 2006 due to health conditions. Ken was always proud of his family and wanted to see them succeed in every capacity. Ken spent the last year of his life at Teck-Pioneer Residence where the staff treated him with the utmost care and respect.
Ken leaves to mourn his wife Cathy of 35 years, his daughter Tammy (John), son Shane and his grandsons Jackson and Nolan, his sister Alley, his brother Bruce (Diane), his niece Tiffany (Brian) and his nephew Dustin (Romy) and predeceased by his sister Dora. Ken will also be missed and remembered by his good friend Tony Antoniazzi, who was a constant in Ken’s life, bringing the outside to Ken when he couldn’t see for himself.
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Shawn Theriault
To Cathy , Tammy and the Jackson family. I’m so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a great guy and always a pleasure to chat with. You will all be in my thoughts.
Frances D,Andrea
Dear Cathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ken hanging out with Robert and Michael…I was still a kid….But he had the biggest smile…and You…I’ve known for a long time and you both shared that Big smile with lots of personality and kindness..
It is sad to hear he had such difficult years of health issues and I know you would be right there beside him through it all. He is now free of all that pain and you can have time to take care of yourself …surrounded with all that love you so much.
May the strength of his love….
may you always feel it.
May the warmth of his Spirit….
may you always sense it.
My the honesty of his laughter….
may you always hear it.
Sending lots of love and the Biggest Hug
Frances
Cindy (Whittle) Charette
To the Jackson family,
Please accept my sincere and most heartfelt condolences. I’m so very sorry to learn of Ken’s passing. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
George Sadoquis
I hope you’ve found peace my friend. So many memories, tough to lose another friend. Thanks Kathy, you were perfect with him … George & Wendy Sadoquis
Brian and Gale Hamilton
Cathy and Family
We are so sorry to hear the news of Ken’s passing. I always enjoyed his company-first as a student of mine so many years ago and later as a teammate in slopitch and always as a friend! His good nature, friendliness and sense of humour leaves us with many great memories.He was always a good guy!
Our condolences to your family and his so many friends.- Brian and Gale
Barb Kiely
Cathy, My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Ken was a unique person and had a special presence. I am so sorry for your loss. Ken will be missed.
Elayne & Tom Rosko
Cathy , Tammy ,Jackson,Nolan and the Jackson siblings
You are in our thoughts and prayers over such a sad loss for all of you. Cathy you were an amazing wife and caregiver and he was one lucky guy. Seeing him at TPR he never lost his wonderful smile and wit, he will be truly missed. Love Tom & Elayne Rosko
John Halsall
Cathy & Tammy I offer my condolences on the passing of Ken.
RIP
Marya Laine-Brunelle
Sincere condolences. Ken was a true gentleman. Always enjoyed a conversation with him.
GERRY
One of the first guys i met when i moved to k.l. ken was a really nice man.R.i.P
Isabel (Tait) Dagg
I was sorry to hear of Kenny Jackson’s passing. My sincere condolences to Kenny’s family and friends. The Jackson family were neighborhood friends of my family growing up in Federal. R.I.P. Ken.
Kate Clarke
Cathy And Tammy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. My deepest condolences.
Ann and Carl Belisle
Our sincerest condolences.
Irene and David McRae
Cathy and Tammy we were so very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We remember him with fond memories as a fun-loving, happy guy. We all hung out together in Federal and thoroughly enjoyed having him in our lives. Many great parties at the Jackson house. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Al & Raymonde Fong
We were so sad to hear of Ken’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you Cathy & all your family. Ken endured a long road of failing health & he is now at peace.
Treasure all the great memories he is leaving behind.
Larry and Janie Pratt
Thinking of you all at your time of loss,our sincere condolences to the Jackson family.
Ines Robazza
My sincere condolences to you, Cathy, and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. RIP Ken.
Mike St Cyr
Prayers and thoughts are going out to You Cathy and Family, Alley and Bruce. Very saddened by the news of Ken’s passing. Grew up in Federal and along with the Legion hockey knew Ken most of my life. I have nothing but great memories of Kenny and when i think of Ken it brings a huge smile to my face. Ken was a real special kind of guy, that was loved by All and will be truly missed,
RIP my good friend.
Paul St. Cyr
Sincere condolences to the Jackson family. My memories of Ken are the fun at the Federal school rink, the ball park and as a teammate with the Legion hockey team. Ken was a good athlete , a great teammate and funny as hell in the dressing room. A smile always comes to me as I think of him. R I P Ken
Sherry Faulkner (Smith)
Cathy & Tammy
Bruce & Alley
My brother, Jim & I were one of the many, lucky to grow up in the Federal area, first on Tweedsmuir then Wishman
Ken, Alley, Bruce & Dora and of course, the yellow chip wagon are just a few of those great Federal memories.
My sincere condolences
Louis Seguin
My condolence to Ken and I will light a candle to guide Ken to his new home .To all the family enjoy all your memories God Bless and be safe.
Rick & Judy (Cale) Gervais
So sad to see Kenny had passed away…WHAT a hard tough life he had for the pass few years….Cathy, what can be said about your dedication to him, he was so fortunate to have you and he knew that…..Thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time….Condolences to you and the Family…
Mitch Guertin
Cathy and family,
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time.
Micheline and Paul
Brian Waldron
This is a sad day. Ken had an influence on so many of us. I remember him and his family in Federal all as kids. He was the giant guy who stood his ground with a heart of gold. I always respected Ken ….. always. I may not have agreed with him at times but that is the making of character and the way good life goes.
I am sad. I am so sorry.
Ken, i will (we will) meet you at the Federal rink again some day in the future….
Denis
Our deepest condolences, many great memories with the Jackson’s over many years. Your families our in our thoughts and prayers,
The Daoust’s
Robert Turcotte
Jackson Family , I was saddened to hear of Ken’s passing Had know Ken a long time & was always a good friend . He was well known not only in K.L. but any place you went . Rest my friend you will be missed .
Bob Turcotte
Helene and Don Studholme
Dear Cathy and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Helene and Don
Lorrie Brough
Cathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Vivien Clarke
Cathy, my deepest sympathy to you. 🙏
Shelley and Dave Lynch
Cathy,
Dave and I send you our most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband, Ken. Our thoughts are with you, and we hope that your treasured memories bring you comfort.
Nancy & Paul Willison
Our deepest sympathy to Cathy and the Jackson family.
Lynda & Drew Enouy
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry to hear another one of “the boys” is gone! RIP Ken
Peter Georgeoff
Cathy,
You are in my thoughts – deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Blaine and Kathy Vernon
Deepest condolences to Cathy and family, so sorry for your loss.
Ken was one of a kind.
I remember Ken back in the juvenile hockey days, and how the family came to the rescue at the end of a game. Those were great days and Ken displayed his many skills on and off the ice.
Rest in Peace Ken.
Charbonneau Family
With sincere sympathies to you Cathy & Family.🌷
Albert Diane&Abby
Bev and Wes
Dearest Cathy our deepest condolences in your loss of Ken. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, Bev and Wes
Ed Marinigh
While it has been many years since I have seen Ken, we had so many amazing and fun times growing up and I looked up to him like a big brother. My fondest memories are his love of life, a great sense of humour and pride as a dad!
His infectious laugh and friendly hugs & slugs, which often hurt and bruised, but was worn as a badge of honour brings on a pretty wide grin this day!
There were a few free paper cones of fries and of course as all friends share, some cute little lies.
I think heaven is a little bit better with his arrival!
I hope his close family takes comfort in knowing how much he meant to some of us after all these years. Few make such a lasting impression on our memories.
Gloria Semple
Our sincere condolence to Cathy and all Ken’s love ones. We had many a great chats along with many good stories to tell when Ken would come in to the group homes. Stay strong Cathy. Gloria and Willie Semple <3
Valerie Strba
Many fond memories of Ken, brings a smile to my face thinking of the big sweet man, a gentle giant 😊
Brenda Szalajko
Dear Cathy so sorry for your loss of Ken.
You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Brenda
Doug&Debbie Yade
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sincere condolences to the family!
Louis Poirier
So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing..I worked with Ken when I was a student for the Town of Kirkland Lake in the 80’s and we were on the surveying crew.
Great guy and a great sense of humor..
My sincere condolences to you Cathy and your family.
Catherine (Connolly) Wendorf
Cathy, so very sorry for your great loss. Life sometimes is not fair. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Paul Filteau
My condolences to Cathy and the family. Fond remembrances of Ken since the days at the old rink shack at Federal School.
Judy rudd
Sorry to hear of Kens passing. Condolences to all the family.
Darren and Lisa
🙏🏽✌️
Diane Stoodley-Howe
My Condolence for the Jackson Family for their loss of Ken. We, living in Federal were a happy bunch having the best years of our lives growing up, and the Jackson children were a wonderful part of our lives. Know that Ken will always be with you. God Bless.
dobie
rest the body as your memory lives on , Thank you Ken , we will meet again
Tina Rozich
Cathy and family please accept my sincere condolences of the loss of Ken, words can not express the sadness of this loss, hold on to the memories of a wonderful person, 💕💕
Joanne & Bruce McDonald
Thinking of you at this sad time Cathy! Sending heartfelt condolences to you and Ken’s family .
Rest In Peace Ken
Anna Witty
Cathy we are so sad to hear of kens passing we knew him well he did a lot of work for us he was a special person Ross and Anna Witty
Vickie Demers
Cathy:
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Vickie & Clem Demers
Marjorie and Paul Harvey
Cathy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My door is always open to you Cathy for a visit and some doodle love. Xo
Marjorie, Paul and family.
Brian Coghlan
My deepest condolences to Cathy, Tammy, Bruce and Ali and families, I had some great times playing hockey and ball with Ken and team parties after our games. Ken was a good athlete and a great guy, he will be missed.
Cathy Le Clerc
Cathy and family
I am sorry to read f Ken’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheena
Sorry for the loss of your husband Kathy he was a really good person if you ever need to talk you can find me on Facebook and I’ll leave you my email if you want to talk to Sheena Coe 41 @gmail I understand this is the hardest thing for you to lose your husband okay I’m here for you and your family God bless be safe and if you want to talk to send me an email okay hope you and your family Lise do this really well but if you need to talk feel free to send me an email3
Cheryl&Dan Brown
RIP Ken such a loss! Sympathies to all the family!
Lorraine & Brian Montague
Such an icon for so many of us. I’ll always remember him for his welcoming smile and the twinkle in his eyes; A good man. Know that Brian and I are thinking of you Cathy. Prayers going out to the whole family.
Micheal Stevanovich
So sorry to hear Cathy. I loved Ken with all my heart and he was always in my prayers when his sickness took away so much from him. My deepest sympathy to you, Bruce, Tammy, family and friends especially Tony.
Ken may the quiet land bring you peace and a different happiness as I’m sure your very good friend Tush will be waiting to see you.
❤️🌈
Mark WHELAN
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Cathy. RIP Ken
Marlene Souriol
So very sorry to hear of Kens passing. I have know Ken for many years and found him such a positive and caring man. H will be greatly missed. My hear goes out to Cathy, Tammy and all of his family. Rest well my friend !
william valliere
My condolences to the family Ken was a good guy a friend for over 40 years
Bill & Jo-Ann Glover & family
Cathy and family, please accept our sympathies. Ken and I worked at Macassa and we were on the same Old timers baseball team. His first time at bat with the team he hit a foul ball that broke through the top window in the old BDR building. And countless others over the fence for home runs. Could that man hit a ball and he was always the nicest of people. RIP Ken
Valerie and Stan Fox
Cathy and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing, he was such a great person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Sayer
Cathy, Tammy and family
Please accept my sincerest condolences on Ken’s passing !
Ken had a rough go the last couple years, but he still had his sense of humour when called for. 😉
He will be missed in our unit !
Maureen Widdifield
So very sad to hear of Kenny’s passing. He was always a lot of fun, such a kind man. Take comfort in your memories 😔
Cathy Pope
Cathy and Tammy , Ken was an amazing person , he was loved by many , I will always cherish the memories of him , I will miss him , love from all the Pope family
Murray Hill
So sorry to hear of Kens passing, my sons lost an awesome grandfather who will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. RIP Ken and my condolences to Cathy, Tammy and the rest of his family
Patty (Champagne) Colpitts
I am just lost hearing of Ken’s passing. He was so good to me and always felt as though he looked over me as a father figure. He meant a lot to my parents and also to me. He had a huge presence in people lives. A gentle giant. Huge loss. My sincere condolences to you Cathy, Tammy and family. So, so sorry for your loss…thinking of you all..
Doreen Warren
Cathy and family, my deepest condolences.
Tammy
Cathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tammy
David Campbell
Very sorry for your loss. Fondly remember the times with the Jackson’s and Shelp’s.
Arthur, David and Ric Campbell out the back on Day Ave.
Shelley and Andy Riendeau
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere condolences to you and your family as you move thru this sad time
Shelley and Andy Riendeau (Robinson)
Anita & Jim Haine
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Ken, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother and a friend to many.
Rest In Peace Ken.