Frederick E. Jackman

FREDERICK E. JACKMAN BRISTOL - Frederick E. Jackman, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, after a brief illness illness. He was born on July 4, 1924, in his home in Lincoln. He was the son of Glenn and Ila Jackman. Fred graduated from Bristol High School in 1942, and attended St. Michael's College. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Asian Theatre. In 1946, he partnered with his brother Glenn and joined his father Glenn Sr. to operate the Jackman's Coal and Coke Company. On Aug. 23, 1947, he married Joan (Bosworth) Jackman. His love for his community was evident in his generosity and many years of volunteer service. He joined the N.H. Munsill Hose Company in March of 1946 and served in many capacities including chief totaling over 60 years of service. Fred was a member of the Vermont State Fire Fighters Association and was the longest serving member with over 62 years of service. He was an intrical part in starting multiple fire departments in surrounding towns. He also served the community as a trustee and selectman. He was a member of the American Legion, Rotary Club, Meals on Wheels, Old Farts Club and a lifelong member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. He is survived by his twin brother Ralph and wife Myrle; four children, Paul Jackman and his companion Cheri Rockwood, Peter and Debra Jackman, Lori (Jackman) and Thomas Parham, Lisa Jackman; nine grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Joan of 60 years; and brothers Frances, Charles and Glenn Jackman. The family would like to thank all his caregivers at Helen Porter Nursing Home, Addison County Home Health and Kathy Taylor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 31, in St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Weathervane Attn.: Bill Finger, Box 390, Lincoln, VT 05443 or the Bristol Food Shelf c/o St. Ambrose Parish, 1 School Street, Bristol, VT 05443.