Jackson: Muriel Eileen,
Peacefully with the love of her family by her side, at Bethell Hospice, on December 16, 2024. Muriel Jackson (nee: Rogers) at the age of 77 years, beloved wife of the late David Jackson. Loving mother of Lisa Ritsema (Richard), Stephen (Lisa), and Mike (Monica). Dearly loved grandmother of Vanessa, Jennifer, Emma, Hannah, Carter, and Owen. Sadly missed sister of George Rogers (Pam), and predeceased by the late Robert Rogers. Forever in the hearts of her extended family and friends.
Cremation will be held. The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Friday December 20, 2024 from 6-8pm, and on Saturday December 21, 2024 at St. James Anglican Church 6025 Old Church Rd., Caledon East from 10am until the time of Funeral Service at 11am. Reception to take place in the Church Hall. Interment will follow at Morningside Cemetery Palgrave in the spring. For those who wish, donations to Bethell Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
The Jackson Family would like to thank Dr. Karen Sandhu, and the incredible staff & volunteers at Bethell Hospice. Your caring and support are very much appreciated.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Friday December 20, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Funeral Service
St. James Anglican Church
6025 Old Church Rd., Caledon East
Saturday December 21, 202411:00am
Janet Marsh Lousley says
Sympathy to the Jackson family. Muriel was a fellow Townshipper and a classmate at Macdonald. Had a great walk and talk with her at our 50th reunion.
Trudy Messer says
To Muriel’s family, we are so sorry for your loss. We miss our dear friend so much, but especially those Thursday afternoons not just making the milk bag mats, but sharing special times to chat and laugh together. Muriel’s calm and practical strength during these last two difficult years was an inspiration to us, and we treasure those memories. May you find comfort that she is now at peace.
Maureen and Roy Clark says
With deep sadness we have learned of Muriel’s recent passing. She and David were dear and special friends who will be greatly missed. We are sending our condolences to her family and friends alike, and take comfort in knowing she is finally at peace. She shared her love and pride of you all. May fond memories help heal saddened hearts.
Susan madill says
I worked with your mom and I loved her happy disposition!!sShe was a wonderful woman and I’m so sorry to hear of her loss .Yours respectfully Susan Madill
Carol Fraser says
I am shocked and saddened at the death of my fellow Sister in Christ, and my friend.
What a lovely kind, considerate lady Muriel was and so dedicated to her church and all her family and friends. She deserves her heavenly reward and the reunion with many of her church family and earthly family. May the Lord Bless her and keep her, and may she rest in peace. Sending hugs and love to Michael and Lisa and all those who mourn her loss.
Doug Vingoe says
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Muriel Jackson. She and I worked together at Banting Memorial High School for many years and shared a few students over that time. When you go through the front door of the school and past the main office, the first classroom on the right was Muriel’s family studies room. The room was bright, having west-facing windows. Typically, Muriel was either engaging with students or preparing to do so. Being the first teacher you were likely to encounter as you entered the school, Muriel seemed to represent us all…..a sort of unofficial ambassador for the entire institution. Her presence with her students indicated this is who we are and this is what we want to achieve. Her students recognized her kindness and commitment. I don’t think anyone ever gave her a hard time……She was one of the best………My condolences to her Family, friends and coworkers
Jim Boyd, Retired from Banting Memorial says
I just found out that Muriel has passed away. She was a rock at Banting Memorial for so many people, staff and students alike. She had her work cut out keeping me afloat, and she was a kind and caring friend to me and my family. Not once did Muriel ever say an unkind thing about anyone; she radiated warmth and calm. I feel lucky to have worked and socialized with her.
This will be a tough loss for the family as her first focus was always to love and nurture them. I wish there were more people in the world like Muriel. Everywhere she went, the world got a lot brighter.
Nancy Mann says
Muriel was wonderful to work with through our hospital student volunteer program.She will be missed. Sincere sympathy to the family.
Nancy Mann
Bill and Petra McElrea says
Dear Lisa, Stephen and Mike and family.
It was with heavy hearts when we heard of Muriel’s passing.
Muriel was a loving caring cousin who was much loved.
We watched her funeral service and it was just perfect.
We wish you all peace in youre hearts, especially in the following days. It is all just right in Muriel’s’ soul.
God Bless.
Bill and Petra McElrea
Amber says
She was my highschool teacher!! Taught me how to decorate cakes and bake a ton of stuff while we did restaurant services !! I’m so sorry for your loss!! She truly was a beautiful lady xox
Glen and Shiran Caspersz says
Our deepest condolences . We enjoyed David and Muriel ‘s kindness and company during our social dancing.
Glen &Shiran Caspersz
[email protected]
Natalie Copp says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Muriel and my condolences to her family she was a wonderful friendly lady she did so much for our Church of the Evangelist in Tottenham over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cameron Hopkins says
To all of Muriel’s family, her children and grandchildren who are my first cousins once and twice removed, I want to extend my sincere condolences. Muriel was such a great lady, whose hospitality and kindness enveloped all who knew her. I was honoured to have seen David and Muriel a number of times over the years, and to have been able to escort them “around the Bay” in 2019 when my son Alan and granddaughter Kelsea were in Newfoundland at the same time. We went to Carbonear and saw the house where Dorothy and my mother grew up, and where David had stayed several days around 70 years before with our grandparents we knew as Nanny and Gramp. We visited the cemetery where our first Cameron ancestor rests for eternity, Hugh Cameron came to Carbonear in 1873 when he was 16. He later married Emma Guy and had quite a large family, and of course my mother, Mary and David’s mother Dorothy were two of their many grandchildren. On our little trip we saw numerous beauty spots and historic sites and had a magnificent seafood dinner in Brigus. It turned out to be the last time I saw them both, and we had a lot of fun exchanging family stories and talking with great pride about our respective children and grandchildren who have all given us much to be proud about. You had wonderful loving parents whose memory will stay with you forever. As per the wonderful Cape Breton song, “we rise again in the faces of our children, we rise again in the voices of their song. We rise again like the waves out in the ocean, and then we rise again.” It’s a beautiful song worth checking out on YouTube by the Rankins amongst others. For me it reflects the love that is passed through the generations, and we are all beneficiaries of that love from ancestors who should not be forgotten. David and Muriel left memories galore and an honourable legacy you can all beneficiaries proud of. Again my deep condolences to all of you, and I invite any and all of you to visit me, and my wife Sandra, if you ever come down our way, at St Mary’s which is not far from Stratford. We’d be glad to see you with family in tow, and who knows some of my family might be here at the same time. I have 4 children and 7 grandchildren who are mostly of university age now. Best wishes
Cameron Hopkins
613 929 6392
Gord and Marion Johnston says
Gord and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed walking on the trail each day with Muriel. We will miss her friendly chatter, her funny little stories and her wonderful smile.
Theresa and Larry Keogh says
Theresa and I were shocked to hear of Muriel’s death. What a wonderful person. Muriel was a real asset to our staff . She was a most effective and compassionate teacher. The students loved and respected her. On staff she was considered a cheerleader with her up beat personality and great humour. Whether you met her in the classroom , in the corridor or the staff room, you were greeted with that wholesome bright smile and a cheery comment. Yes, she made a difference in a most positive way. We are sure she will be dearly missed by family and her many friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With respect.——. Larry Keogh. BMHS
Cousins from North Sydney says
Sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. We always enjoyed reading her Christmas letters.
Our condolences to the family.
From the Jackson/Carmichael cousins in North Sydney.
Jocelyn Tantardini says
Dear Lisa R.
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. I know your missing her already. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jocelyn
Joyce McCarroll says
My deepest sympathy to all the family in the passing of Muriel. She was a great cousin and always had a smile on her face. I have fond memories of stopping at her parents house on the way to Sherbrooke and enjoying family get togethers in Quebec as well as ones in Ontario. She always had a positive outlook in life and was treasured by many people.
Donna Roberts, Riley/Chelsea Howe. says
To Muriel’s Family and Friends I offer my most heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Muriel was a breath of friendly fresh air and welcomed you with her enthusiastic smile, kindness and her amazing laugh.
An avid nature lover, she loved her walks with the ladies and always loved to assist in St. James’ kitchen wirh a tray of freshly baked goodies or homemade chocolates. She made plastic mats out of milk bags and volunteered her time with my charity Angel Care when she could fit it in.
She cherished David and it was evident when she shared their trip adventures. She became the welcome ambassador at Chartwell and loved the events there. As the youngest member of the church ladies lunch club; she saw to my ‘senior training’. She was an Angel on earth and will be dearly missed by all of us both at Chartwell and St. James Anglican Church. It was an honour to have known both Muriel and David. May they both rest in peace.
Mary Lynn Nosad says
My condolences to the Jackson Family, David & Muriel were a lovely couple. I first met them when Stephen & my Son played hockey together many years ago. May you cherish the memories. My prayers & thoughts to you all at this difficult time
Cindy McElrea says
So sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. She was such a wonderful kindhearted person. My hear goes out to her family at this difficult time. Rest in peace Muriel.
Margo Thompson says
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for the loss. My thoughts are with all her family at this most difficult time. When Muriel moved into Montgomery Place she introduced herself by knocking on her neighbours doors and giving us a homemade treat as she said she loved to bake. She was a lovely lady and I enjoyed any time we spent together. She will be missed.
Mike and Lynda Zulauf says
Dear family of Muriel:
We are so shocked and saddened by the passing of your mom.
Muriel was such a lovely friend and coworker. Her cheery cups of tea were such a lift after a days’ work. She was beloved by the many students who were fortunate to have benefited from her wisdom and positive outlook.
Muriel, a devoted mom, was so very proud of all her kids and grandkids.
May God Bless you all.
Carol Ann McElrea says
Thinking of you all xx
Mary Ellen Poulton says
Muriel was the first person to visit and welcome us to Chartwell Montgomery Village.
She was a lovely lady and always had a smile for everyone. On behalf of my husband Ron we send her family our sincerest condolences. May she rest in peace. Thank you Muriel for your friendship.
Linda (nee Jackson) & Darrell Winott says
So sorry about Muriel’s passing. We will cherish all the wonderful memories. Our hearts ache, and we send our love and prayers to Lisa, Rich, Vanessa, Jennifer; Stephen, Lisa, Hannah, Emma; Mike, Monica, Carter and Owen. We love you all. Much love, Aunt Linda and Uncle Darrell
Phil Apperly says
Pauline and I enjoyed working with Muriel at the Church of the Evangelists for several years, especially at our “Christmas Carol” performances. She was cheerful and always helpful.
Kathy Belcourt says
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Muriel. We worked together many years and was a wonderful teacher and mentor. My sincere condolences.
Karen Mallany says
Condolences to Muriel’s family on her passing. She was a beloved member of our Church of the Evangelists (Christ Church) Tottenham for many years.
Shirley and David Rothney says
David and I were so sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. She was a cherished cousin and a wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of our times together at our family reunions.
Our deepest sympathies are with all the family at this very sad time.
John and Patricia Robinson says
John and I send our condolences to all the family. Muriel was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the funeral. We send our Prayers and thoughts to you during this difficult time.