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JACKSON Stonewall Gerals DewarStonewall ("Stoney") JACKSON

(November 15, 1932 - December 26, 2018)

The CAHS regrets to advise you of the passing of CAHS member Stoney Jackson, former Victoria Chapter President.

Stonewall "Stoney" Gerald Dewar Jackson - passed away peacefully at his home in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia on December 26, 2018 at age 86. He was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on November 15, 1932, son of the late Richard Alexander Dewar Jackson and Eva Mae Jackson (née Rogerson). Stoney joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at age 18 and served with distinction for more than two decades in both Europe and Canada, prior to retiring in Victoria. He was a lifelong, enthusiastic supporter of Scouts Canada, and a regular, long-time volunteer at the BC Aviation Museum. Stoney is predeceased by his wife June Jackson and his brothers Roger, Bruce, and Winston.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be held on Friday, January 11th, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Hatley Memorial Gardens (2050 Sooke Road, Victoria). The family wishes to thank Lisa Dighton and Willy Burrows for the special care and support they provided to Stoney over the past several months, and asks that - in lieu of flowers - donations be made to: Scouts Canada (re: Camp Barnard), 505 Marigold Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 4R5.