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David Jackson Obituary
David Owen Jackson, a longtime resident of Fairfield, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 in his home after a year-long struggle with failing health.
He leaves his wife of 58 years, Anne (Nan) Robbins Jackson, his children, Bruce Jackson and wife Lisa Croce-Jackson, Donald Jackson, William Jackson, Anne Jackson and husband Rajiv Srinath, and Dave's grandchildren, David and Douglas Jackson, Sophie and Ginger Jackson and Lyra and Tait Srinath, as well as many close friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Richard Jackson. He leaves behind also the family of his late brother and his cousin Edgar Harris and family.
Born in San Juan Puerto Rico, the son of the late J. David and Helen Jackson, he lived in Cuba during WWII before moving to Philadelphia.
A lawyer and Managing Partner of Pullman Comley for 35 years, David was named one of the Best Real Estate Lawyers in Connecticut. He retired in 1996 to pursue his many interests, including flying, travel and building airplanes, boats, and radio-controlled models. He built two experimental class airplanes and rebuilt several piper aircraft. He was a flight instructor and tow pilot for Nutmeg Soaring Association.
Dave volunteered at the Wooden Boat Workshop in Norwalk helping others build boats. He built and repaired many canoes, kayaks and rowboats and won an innovation award from Pequot Yacht Club for helping to build a community of radio-controlled sailboat enthusiasts, which you can still see racing in Southport harbor.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 11th, from 4-8 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12th, at 1:30 p.m. in First Church, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield.
The family would prefer, instead of flowers, donations be made to the Bigelow Senior Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824 or Bridgeport Hospital Foundation, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610. For travel directions or to sign his online guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com
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Constance Richardson
December 2, 2020
TO Nan and all of his children ,husband and Father , grandfather . He is gone and will never be forgotten , He is just away!
Be safe !
Connie
December 11, 2019
Bruce, Lisa and the Jackson Family,
My condolences for your loss.
Mike Bogart
Pootatuck Yacht Club
Pat & Jim Dressel
December 10, 2019
Dear Nan,
We are so sorry to hear about David O's passing. He was such a gentleman. May he rest in peace. We wish you and your family peace and comfort as you grieve your loss.
December 10, 2019
Dear Nan and family,
Our deepest sympathy on David O's passing. He was such a gentleman and will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
Pat and Jim Dressel, Westport, CT
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Diana+Fred Schneider
December 10, 2019
To the Jackson Family
Please accept our Deepest Sympathy at the loss of your Husband ,Nan. and to the Children the loss of your Dad,Loved by all always in our hearts,
Mary Fred Goebel
December 9, 2019
Nan, Fred and I would like to offer our condolences to you and your family. He was a lovely person and will be missed.
Mary and Fred Goebel
Constance Richardson
December 9, 2019
Dear Nan ,
Life is full of surprises ,and this is one for me, to learn about the passing of your loved one, Husband , Father ,grandfather and a wonderful friend to many. He has done great things on this earth and he will always be remembered for the teaching legacy he left behind many, many blessings to all family members .
For God so love the world that he gave his son , that whosoever believe in him should not perish.
Keep courage!
Much love
Connie Richardson
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
December 8, 2019
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