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Philip JACKMAN
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Philip JACKMAN

Philip JACKMAN

1948 - 2022

Philip JACKMAN obituary, 1948-2022, Orillia, ON

BORN

1948

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Mundell Funeral Home Limited

79 West Street North

Orillia, Ontario

Philip JACKMAN Obituary

PHILIP JACKMAN 1948-2022 Philip Jackman has died in Orillia, Ontario, on October 30, 2022, after enduring a very trying illness for a few years, with his good nature, wonderful sense of humour, wit and way with words intact. Philip's abilities as a great, warm friend endeared him to many colleagues, friends and family here and in England who will miss him. He is greatly missed by his wife, Shannon Jackman; sister-in law, Mary Lou Davies; nephews, Wynn Davies, Logan Grahame and Paul Lindsay; wonderful Canadian cousins and their families; his family in England; sister, Leila Smith; and niece, Sarah King, and her family. Many will have some knowledge of Philip through his many years at the Globe and Mail, mostly as an editor in the Opinion pages and Features Sections, but also as a writer, columnist, and man of many gifts (layout designer and computer whiz). You are invited to join family and friends to celebrate his life on Saturday, November 5, at St. Paul's Centre, 62 Peter Street N., Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4Z1, visiting from 1 p.m., funeral at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow at the Orillia Museum of Art and History, 30 Peter Street S., Orillia, Ontario, L3V 5A9. If you wish to remember Philip with a donation, please consider OMAH, Mariposa House Hospice, or an organization of your choice. Philip also recommended that you enjoy some great conversation, and fun with friends. No flowers please. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip JACKMAN

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Richard Willingham

November 7, 2022

I hadn't seen 'Phil' since the late seventies when I also emigrated from England to Canada to pursue my career. In the late sixties, he and I were both active members of the National Union of Journalists. Working for one of the Thomson Organisation's outposts behind the Times of London on Grays Inn road. When I arrived in Canada, shortly behind Phil, I looked him up and, as you all would expect, he have me helpful, witty and gritty advice about how to deal with this, to us, strange culture. I'm sorry we didn't stay in touch, but from the celebration of life service I watched, it looks like he was surrounded by wonderful people. To Philip's family and friends, please accept my condolences on your loss. Sincerely, Richard Willingham, Toronto

John Allemang

November 3, 2022

Phil set the standard for cheerfulness and good humour in a newsroom predisposed to be a bit too serious and self-important. His greatness as an editor was based as much on his easy rapport with sometimes difficult people as his sensitive and efficient critical judgments. We shared an appreciation for the absurdities of everyday life, though coming from Phil, with his London Archway background, the wry commentary always seemed more delightfully Pythonesque. I'll miss his Monday-morning reports on the achievements of his golf fantasy team ("Dottie did me proud!"), and the treasure-trove of British tabloids that he'd haul in to the newsroom after a trip back home -- a reminder not to take our shared profession quite so seriously.

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Memorial Events
for Philip JACKMAN

Nov

5

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Centre,

62 Peter Street N.,, Orillia, ON

Nov

5

Funeral service

1:30 p.m.

St. Paul's Centre,

62 Peter Street N.,, Orillia, ON

Funeral services provided by:

Mundell Funeral Home Limited

79 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 5C1