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William JACKSON Obituary
"Bill"
Passed away on New Year's Eve at WRH Ouellette Campus, Palliative Care Unit from his long battle with liver disease. Born in Windsor on November 7, 1943. Bill was the only boy in a family of five sisters who lost their father suddenly when Bill was just three years old. Always dependable, fun and loving to sisters Patricia (Ryan), Joan (Van Sickle) Jackson, Jacqueline (Vosbourgh), Judy (McDonald) and Dianne (Wilson), Bill graduated from J.L. Forster High School, studied at Ryerson College in Toronto and completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Detroit Institute of Technology. He then went on to earn a Master of Library Sciences Degree from Wayne State University in 1970. That same year, Bill was hired by the Leddy Library at the University of Windsor and soon became a devoted reference librarian, asked for by name by faculty and students alike. After forty years of helping people find what they needed in the library, Bill retired in 2010. Though his retired life was complicated by hospital stays, Bill always bounced back to life at home, with a friend and caregiver by his side, finding pleasure in dining out with friends, attending Tiger games, shopping or watching classic movies within the comfort of his river view highrise. Bill is survived by his sister Dianne, nieces and nephews Mary, Matthew, Maureen, Kathy, Fred and Vickie, their children, cousin Barbara Manning and dear friends Douglas and Barbara Brown, Yvonne Brown, Michael Matyn, Elvio Ferranti and Stanley Lipinski. A Memorial Service will be held at the
Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
895 Ouellette Avenue
(519) 254-3223
on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Please join us in remembering Bill by visiting his memorial at
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Della Gale Berger
January 16, 2015
Bill, thanks for being a great cousin - for letting me hang out with the big kids on Beechwood - forcing me to try a pepperoni pizza - encouraging me to look at school as a means to a better life & to enjoy the learning process! Thanks for being so kind to my mother who loved you dearly.
You will be missed by all. Love, Della
Mary Jones
January 9, 2015
Always in good spirits and always encouraging to all people around him. He will be sadly missed at Victoria Park Place, especially by Mary Jones the Manager and my Husband John Sheridan.
Dan Edelstein
January 8, 2015
Bill, thanks for the generosity and friendliness you showed me and Kristi when we were new in Windsor. And the Skip-Bo. Rest in peace.
Art Rhyno
January 8, 2015
Always a friendly smile and a fantastic coffee companion, we will miss you Bill. You brought a lot of warmth to the campus and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing you. Working with you all those years at the library was a gift.
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Gale G.
January 8, 2015
Bill, may you experience Peace, and Awe-struck Wonder, on your journey Home. For certain, Karen will have a big welcoming smile for you when
you arrive.
January 7, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Bill's family and friends, I worked with Bill in the Reference Dept. at the Leddy Library for almost 6 years and still remember the wonderful surprise send-off he arranged for Walt and myself when we moved to Chatham. He was a wonderful friend and a terrific librarian.
Milda and Walt Stechyshyn, Chatham, ON
Adele McLennan
January 7, 2015
I will always remember Bill from my time at Leddy Library - always very kind and helpful. Deepest sympathy to Bill's family and friends.
R.I.P. Bill - God Bless!
January 7, 2015
A great host at parties for families and friends. We will always remember the great dinners and the Kentucky Derby parties!
Steve Polewski
January 6, 2015
Bill, I knew you from the library, and you were so very helpful, but I knew you even better through our dear friend Terry Marentette! I just think now of the laughs and the drinks being poured in heaven as you two are together concocting another fabulous get together with Stephanie, Carlene, Stick Walker, Fr. Jim, and all those who have gone up to meet you at that great big dinner table in the sky that is so fabulously set! Enjoy!
Dee Winn
January 6, 2015
I will always remember the kindness and generosity you showed me while I had the great fortune of working with you at The Leddy. You are with me every step of the way.
January 6, 2015
Fond memories of Bill as my mentor and friend in the Reference Dept. of the Leddy Library. Always willing to guide me in learning the collection, and the best way to present it to our student and professor patrons. Sincere condolences. Doris Leavitt Canmore, Alberta
K O
January 6, 2015
The article about Bill in The Windsor Star caught my attention when I read his name. I remember talking to him a couple of times during my years at the U of W and he was as engaging as the article describes. First time was when the movie Silkwood came out. The story fascinated me then, and still does. For some reason I wanted to learn more, and another librarian pointed me to him. I told him what I was looking for, but explained that it was just out of curiosity - nothing academic. Nonetheless, he jumped from his desk and in 5 minutes had Facts on File and the original New York Time investigative report for me to read. Another time I was admiring a Freedom to Read poster. For some reason, I asked if I could have it. He pulled it off the wall and gave it to me on the spot. I still have that poster in my archives. It was small kindnesses like that made the University a welcoming place for students.
Selma Eren
January 6, 2015
Dear Bill,
You are one of those people who will remain in our memories for your generousity, kindness and keen sense of helping everyone especially our University patrons. Thanks for bringing coffees when you worked on the weekends. Thank you for being approachable and kind. I always felt happy seeing your bubbly personality. We will always miss you Bill Jackson. Rest in peace our dearest friend.
Nancy Peltier
January 6, 2015
Thank you Bill for your kindness, wisdom, generosity and for the many years of bringing in the delicious "Paczki's" every Fat Tuesday for the Leddy's library workers. I was pleased and proud to sponsor you in the R.C.I.A. Program on your journey of faith.
My deepest sympathy to all your extended family and know this - that your memories will live on forever in our memories of you.
Lynn Lindsay
January 5, 2015
Have fond memories of Bill from grade school at Marlborough PS. Later ran into him when I started university when my children were teenagers. He was a great guy. Lynn (Adair) Lindsay
January 5, 2015
I will miss my 1st of May phone call and poem. I had known Bill since he was a small boy and in later years at the U of W. He was a wonderful, loving friend. Barbara Kisch Cunningham
Johanna Seferovic-Gips
January 5, 2015
Mon cher Guillaume - thanks for all those crazy Sunday afternoons! The memory of your gracious hospitality will live on!
Joanne Rice (Reitz)
January 5, 2015
Bill, you were best man at our wedding and you were so good to us. Conrad passed away over a year ago but I know he would want to say we miss you! You were a good friend.
Faye Koval (Teddiman)
January 5, 2015
Many fond childhood memories of being your next door neighbor....from my first taste of Scotch and 2way to you explaining my first swear word...Rest Peacefully.....
Faye
January 5, 2015
I have many fond memories of growing up with you as my next door neighbor....you introducing me to Scotch and 2-way to explaining my first swear word...rest peacefully .....
January 4, 2015
I have many fond memories of growing up with you as my next door neighbor on Beechwood....from my first taste of scotch and 2-way to you explaining the first swear word I heard....R.I.P. Bill, you will not be forgotten.
Faye
Kristi Thompson
January 4, 2015
I will always remember your kindness and quirkiness, and the many things I learned from you - about librarianship and life.
Al Laporte
January 4, 2015
Rest in peace my good friend.
Maureen Souchuk
January 4, 2015
To all,
I will miss your infectious laugh Bill, you were always there with encouragement for myself and Matthew and Brian. God rest your soul and watch over all those yet to come.
Maureen Souchuk
Cathy Maskell
January 4, 2015
My dear Mr. Bill. You were my first friend in Windsor, always ready with kindness and friendship and wonderful get togethers. I will miss you and remember you always.
January 4, 2015
Enjoy your reunion with your Dad and Mom. Fond memories of Mai Tai's at Trader Vic lunches in Detroit and the craziness of the Beechwood Clan. Rest in peace. Brenda Rousselle Guelph ON
January 4, 2015
Enjoy your reunion with your Dad and Mom! Fond memories of Mai Tai's at Trader Vic lunches in Detroit and the craziness of the Beechwood Clan. Rest in peace. Brenda Rousselle Guelph ON
Pat Belanger
January 4, 2015
I have many memories of our visits, working together and I will miss hearing that great laugh. Rest in peace, Bill.
Jennifer Soutter
January 3, 2015
Bill, I'll save a place at the sushi table for you and even order the caterpillar. But I won't eat it. Not happening. Wishing you were still with us. Hope you're enjoying the party upstairs.
Sue Eberlie
January 3, 2015
Sleep in peace Bill, with fond memories.
Sue Eberlie
Katharine Taylor
January 3, 2015
Uncle Bill, I'll miss our little chats on the phone. Rest in peace. Loving Niece Katharine O. Taylor
Gwendolyn Ebbett
January 3, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful generous person. I will treasure my memories of you always
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