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William McKISSOCK
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William McKISSOCK Obituary
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Friday, June 7, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father to Linda. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Vincent), Kelly (Ken), Samantha, great- grandfather to McKenzie and companion to the love of his life, Jester. Jack's love of dogs encompassed the past 30 years of his life. He was a well-known trainer, instructor and much respected judge in Obedience and Field Trialing. Friends may pay respects at the
Kelly Funeral Home - Carling Chapel
2313 Carling Ave. Ottawa, Ontario
K2B 7G3 613-828-2313
Tuesday, June 11 after 6 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Jack's Life from 7:30 to 9 p.m. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Arthritis Association will be appreciated.
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ODOG Wheatens with Jack McKissock - 2008
Peggy Warren
June 30, 2013
Jack, Joan and Linda were instrumental in helping me get Obedience titles on my Wheatens -- in fact, Jack coined the phrase "Soft-Headed Wheaten Retriever" when I was trying to teach Bailey to retrieve the dumbbell. Jack helped me learn how to connect with my dogs and was always instructive and supportive. The obedience world will miss Jack, and so will I. My thoughts are with Linda, Jenny and Kelly, and of course, Jester. So many terrific dogs are happy to welcome Jack to the Rainbow Bridge.
Dale Canning
June 13, 2013
My sympathies and condolences to Jack's
family. He was a lovely man, devoted to family, friends and his dog(s).
I remember Jack most fondly for his judging my little labrador at the obedience trials in Powassan a number of years ago. It was his last judging
assignment. Such a loss to the dog world.
June 13, 2013
I remember giving Jack his first perfect score many years ago. He was a good friend.
Barb Scott
Debbie Bourbonnais
June 12, 2013
I wish I had known Jack better because of what little I saw, he had my most respect and admiration. He and Joan always had sound advice and kind words to help me with my struggling handling skills in the obedience ring. I will keep the family in my prayers.
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Marie-P Babin
June 12, 2013
My condolences to Jack's family.
June 11, 2013
I will always remember my good friend and golf buddy who was a big part of my life. Your great sense of humor, that nice way about you and your passion for the game of golf was truly our connection.
Always good times when we were together.
I will miss you dear friend.
John Doherty
June 11, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies to Jack's family.
I remember Jack as a somewhat gruff and stern man when I was training my 1st obedience dog. I did a Sanction Match under him in Ottawa with my Maggie, who could not work if "daddy" was in the building. She was delighted in the ring to see someone so very similar,so she briskly took her dumbbell and sat squarely in front of him, offering up her prize. I think it was the hair...somewhat receding and white!! Then there was the time when we did a Utility routune under Jack in the pouring rain, in Brome. He wore a big brimmed black hat and a black rain cape, and my Maggie was not so enamoured of him on this occasion. She failed miserably, but he came over, patted my back with the encouraging words,..."Well, she passed half the exercises!"
My next Golden, Tess, came along and we were awarded a HIT from Jack, which I took as an honour, as he demanded a lot when judging. When I saw him competing in the ring he made it look so smooth and effortless. In the past few years I have seen him the most at Ambertrail, working his beloved Jester in the field. I think we shared that love of being out in the field with our dogs, watching them do what they love the most. Warren and I were there last Wed., which was his favourite day to come to Maxville, and low and behold there he was, but this time with 2 other people, who threw bumpers for Jester. They were only there a short while and were gone. Little did I know that this would be the last time we would see him there.
The world has lost a good man, with a heart of gold.
RIP Jack
Remembering fondly,...Helen & Warren Walker
June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013
Jack at the cottage
Andy & Anne Mathieu
June 11, 2013
Our years knowing Jack were special to us. We remember our time with both Jack and Joan at our cottage. They brought up their 4 goldens to play with our 2 goldens, and we all had a blast. Nothing more friendlier than 6 wet goldens as Jack would say. We spent countless hours training, talking and laughing. Jack will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our sincere condolences to Linda and the family.
Beryl Cassidy
June 11, 2013
I met Jack in the 1980's we were both trying for top obedience dog in Canada. Jack and I competed as friends not as rivals. Many laughs were had at post trial drinks and dinners. I will miss him. A true gentleman
Odette Van Vlaardingen
June 11, 2013
Sincere condolences to his family.
Nadine Cheney
June 11, 2013
I will always remember Jack for his ready laughter and always vocal encouragement. He was a difficult task master, but he knew what we were capable of even if we didn't. Nobody was more proud when Cyrano finally achieved his last leg on his Open title!
I'll miss you Jack...
Sharlene Manderson
June 11, 2013
I began obedience training with Jack over 20 years ago. He challenged me if I didn't do my homework, supported me when I competed and rejoiced with me regarding my dogs' accomplishments. Beneath Jack's somewhat stern exterior, there was a man who wanted the best for all his students and their dogs. If he felt you or your dog were not meeting your potential, he let you know! Assisting Jack when he taught his classes, gave me a greater understanding of his training techniques. I never could roll the mats up after class to Jack's satisfaction but I did meet his standard in “broom-pushing”.
Jack encouraged me to become an Obedience judge. He critiqued me during fun match judging and gave good advice based on his judging experiences. As the exam approached, Jack gave up his time for several weeks to grill me on the rule book until I could recite it verbatim! Even now when I am judging, I still hear Jack's voice in my head..... “What's the principal feature? Is the performance a pass, fail or points off.””
Jack was always willing to go the extra mile for those who were serious about training their dogs. We would meet in various locations about town to train in different environments. While I was doing private training sessions with Jack in the past year, I commented that perhaps my older dog should just be retired from training and competition. Jack's response was ... “If the old dog is still enjoying it, then keep on doing it.”
That sums up Jack's attitude. Yes, he was becoming older and less able, but he still enjoyed working with his dog and kept on doing it right up until his last days.
My condolences to Linda and family. Jack has left us but his contribution to Obedience and Field won't be forgotten. Thank you, Jack.
Peter & Madeleine Hopkins
June 11, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of a wonderful man. May you rest in peace Jack.
June 11, 2013
After a long friendship with both Jack and Joan, we enjoyed having both come to our Obedience trials where Jack's easy way with new owner/handlers, his big smile and helpful comments, often made the difference between people continuing to work and train their dogs and quitting from nerves and lack of confidence.
Jack's last visit to our club/trials, was after Joan passed on, and he announced then that it would be his last obedience judging assignment.
While I never worked on the same judging panel as Jack, I did get to judge him in both obedience and field tests, and vice-versa, and wished it had been more often. You could always learn something from Jack, regardless how long you had been involved with dogs, training, etc, yourself.
Dogs of our breeding went to his training classes, and we used to get regular updates on how they were progressing - even if they never went on or competed in trials.
In an early visit here, Jack awarded a HIT to a young, inexperienced, Novice A teenager with his young black Labrador....something Billy Paul remembers with amazement to this day. Billy is now married, has a family, and many years have passed, but Billy came down specially to meet Jack when last here.
Hw will be missed, but we know he is back with Joan and send our best wishes to his family at this sad time.
Thankyou Jack -
Sandy Briggs, Ivan Paul, Wimberway Reg'd., and EPS Training Assoc, Powassan, Ont.
He will leave the dog world, obedience, field, training, and common sense, a better place for having been with us.
Norma Brennan
June 11, 2013
I first met Jack in the early 80's when he and Joan were campaigning with their wonderful Golden Amber. I also was showing a Sheltie at that time and he was always so genuinely happy and encouraging whenever I did well. A very kind gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Sincere condolences to his family.
Norma
Jack and Jester
June 11, 2013
Jack was a judge and a man who enjoyed what he did, loved the dogs and you just knew he was pulling for the teams to succeed. No fuss, no muss and common sense he was an inspiration to many of us newbies and oldies alike. Watching him work with any of his dogs was a joy but with Jester at his side they almost seemed to become "one". Always the gentleman, his calmness and "just do it" spirit will be sorely missed. We were honoured to show with and to him. Aileen & Rhona Murray
Pierre Lambert
June 11, 2013
Nous venons de perdre non seulement un grand ambassadeur de l'obéissance mais surtout un grand homme très génereux de son temps. Toutes mes sympathies a sa famille. Ce fut un privilège de le rencontrer et de profiter de ces précieux conseils, il a fait de moi un meilleur juge. I was honoured to have our path cross. All my sympathies to his families
Gary Thomas
June 11, 2013
What a shock - just last summer we trained together at Maxville. Jack was one of the people who encouraged me to pursue obedience judging. He would often attend fun matches at Blue Ribbon in Montreal where I was judging and always had a positive word to say. Thank you Jack - I'll always remember your signature Utility Signal routine.
Sue Fenton
June 10, 2013
Jack was my instructor in obedience classes with my bichon frise, Echo. He was watching when
we achieved the first leg and was standing at ring side when we managed to get our CDX. We couldn't have done it without him. He inspired me to breed for both conformation and intelligence. Thanks Jack. Keep watching, please!!!
Bruce Gibbons
June 10, 2013
I loved to be Judged by Jack and will never forget winning the GRCC Speciality under him in Montreal. I also loved to Judge Jack and Judge with him. I will miss you. Your an Icon my friend in the Obedience World.
Yvan Ruel
June 10, 2013
I met Jack a long time ago, while he was judging Darwin, my first flatcoat, and me, in the Open B ring. I've been in the ring and in the field under him a few more times. One day I got an email from him asking me if I would like to sell him a puppy flatcoat. He came to m,y place almost every week ends to see the evolution of the litter. We all agreed that the best dog for Jack was the boy with the red collar. That puppy was Jester. Jester is now an ambassador for my kennel. Jack, thank you for all your hard work and commitment. You will be missed. Yvan
June 10, 2013
Debra and I were friends with Joan and Jack. I always admired Jack's calm and his" down to earth " manner. Regardless of all his successes and achievements he always had time to help. Our condolences to Jack's family. Jim Cochrane.
June 10, 2013
Jack was a well respected obedience judge. He was an inspiration to us all. It was a pleaseure to judge with him,judge him and be judged by him. We always had a great time with him.
He will be missed.
Del and Bev Lunn Wallaceburg ON.
Linda Sheldrick
June 10, 2013
I will always remember Jack's gruff exterior but also his quick wit and wonderful sense of humour. He always had an encouraging word to those of us just starting off on our obedience journey(s)and for that I am eternally grateful. His love for his dogs ( and they for him) was so very apparent whenever I met him. He was an inspiration and will not be forgotten. I was honoured to have our paths cross. Condolences to his family.
June 10, 2013
Thank you Jack for all the help you gave people with their dogs.
Edith Wheeler
Jerry Harrington
June 10, 2013
I encountered Jack 30 years ago with the Ottawa Valley Golden Retriever Club. Jack was a patient mentor to many and a truly wonderful individual. Condolences to the family.
Shawn Kelly
June 10, 2013
I always looked forward to seeing Jack whenever he came to Atlantic Canada to judge. I had the pleasure of stewarding or showing each and every time he came. My favorite memory of Jack is him judging my brace routine at a speciality when he made us heel for about 4 minutes, and followed that with a drop on recall, all the time with that little smile he always wore. On on work trips to Ottawa i always tried to drop into a class if I was there on the right night. One of all time favorite dog people, rest in peace my friend.
June 10, 2013
We've lost a wonderful man who always had a big smile and lived life to the fullest. You will be missed, Jack.
Shelagh
Mike Ducross
June 10, 2013
Jack and I go back a long long way..........a couple of weeks ago I had lunch with Jack.....he told me that he had only a very short time left, said he was ready actually his exact words were “if I can't get out and train my dog I might as well be gone” I know he is gone to a place where he can once again run and train dogs. Joan is probably throwing birds for him right now! Good man! Good dog man! Friend to many, my friend ..Pease to you Jack.....sincere condolences to his family.
Mike Ducross
Diane Solman
June 10, 2013
We have been fortunate to have this man in our world for as long as we did. Take your rest, Jack.
Diane Solman Cedarstone, perm. reg'd.
Jill MacLaurin
June 10, 2013
Linda, Jen and family.. I am very sorry to har about Jack. He was a great teacher.. Keylor wouldn't be the dog he is today without Jack's attention and instruction.
All my sympathies,
Jill, Keylor and Balin
June 10, 2013
Our thoughts are with Jack's family as we all celebrate Jack's life and the influence that he has had on so many of us. Darwin and Lisa.
June 10, 2013
As sad as this is for you Linda and your family, I am confident you will find comfort in knowing Jack did what he loved best right to the very last days of his life - being surrounded by dogs. We will miss him so much.
Esther, River and Trail
Jack at Lombardy 2009
Ellie Beals and David Skinner
June 10, 2013
Jack McKissock made a tremendous difference in my life and the life of my family. Had I never taken classes with him and been exposed not only to his sound dog-training methodologies, but also to his high expectations, I suspect I would never have pursued competitive obedience. One of my great drivers, not just in the early days but throughout my 15 years in obedience, was to try to live up to Jack's high expectations. He was gruff, he was demanding, and behind it all – he was kind. He was a teacher, judge, friend and mentor who we will remember with love and gratitude for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Jack and our heartfelt condolences and support to Linda, Kelly and the rest of the family.
Pat Enright
June 10, 2013
Jack was the light that shone the way to new and innovative dog training methods in the Ottawa area. A founding member of the Ottawa Valley Golden Retriever Club; He will be greatly missed.
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