Berners Archdale Wallace JACKSON

JACKSON, Berners Archdale Wallace (Barney)
Died peacefully after a short illness on October 9, 2003 at his home. Predeceased by his only love, Evelyn Maire (nee Davies). Loving Father to Michael, Jane and Katherine, Grandfather to Todd, Seana, Andrew and Christine, Great Grandfather to Jacob. Professor Jackson was the son of the late Lloyd Jackson, former mayor of Hamilton, and his wife Susan. He was educated at Hamilton public schools, and later attended Pickering College in Newmarket as a student, moving on to become a Master at Pickering for 13 years. He attended McMaster University where he earned his B.A. and M.A. He then attended Oxford University where he earned his D, Phil Oxon. For 25 years he had a distinguished career at McMaster University as a Professor in the English Department. At various times he served as a member of the University Board of Governors, The Senate, and as President of the McMaster Faculty Association. He was the founding Director of the Shakespeare Seminars at Stratford, which he held for many years, and served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Festival Theatre. He was the editor of several texts of Shakespeare's plays, and contributed a 'much-admired' annual review of the Straford season for 'The Shakespeare Quarterly.' A devoted golfer, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Golf Association and worked on the Committee for the Canadian Open. A memorial service to be held on Tuesday, October 14 at 2 p.m. at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 195, King Street West, Dundas, Ontario. (905) 627-7452. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.