Jackson, James Roger “Jim” – Age 77, of Enfield, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016, in The Magnolia Continuing Care, Enfield, after a short illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Edward and Catherine (Foster) Jackson.
Jim had a varied career, working for Department of Transportation, Stewiacke Construction, as well as being Superintendent of Public Works for the Municipality of East Hants. He had a lifelong love for the outdoors, loved to garden and was a true woodsman. He loved to read, and was never without a book in his hand. Jim was always happiest sitting behind his team of horses, holding the reins.
Surviving are sister, Lynn MacEachern (Bill); brothers, William, Laurie, Clyde, Eric (Colleene), Peter; sister-in-law, Kim; children, Matthew (Lorelei), Erin (Jim), Jennifer (Scott); grandchildren, Colten (Cynthia), Madeline, Jason, Justin, Sarah, Jeffrey, Joshua, Paige; great-grandchildren, Akira and Bentley; former spouse and mother of his children, Sandra (Holmes). He was predeceased by his wife, Colleen (Shunamon); and brother, Paul.
Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Sunflower Cottage, at the Magnolia Continuing Care for their exceptional care during his time there.
“I have some friends, some honest friends, and honest friends are few;my pipe of briar, my open fire, a book that’s not too new”. (Robert Service)
