Jack Macklin
May 9, 2012
It is with enormous grief and heavy hearts that the family of Jack Macklin announces his passing on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at the age of forty-four. Jack was born to Scottish immigrants Jack Sr. and Rita in Windsor and raised in Chatham with his sister Leslie. A hard-working skilled tradesman who put himself through Fanshawe College, Jack valued working with his hands and having mechanical skills. He loved history, disliked ignorance, and loved to travel. Having met and married the love of his life, Bonnie, they worked together raising their two sons, Drew and Adam. Jack wanted to ensure that he instilled in his sons the same values that had been instilled in him from a young age: love your family, treasure your friends, and embrace life. Jack loved attending his sons’ hockey games, keeping in touch with life-long friends, and the rock band RUSH. He was an avid Detroit Red Wings fan and was rarely seen without his signature Detroit Tigers baseball hat on. Jack faced his cancer diagnosis with the same strength of character that he had shown throughout his life, as he always wanted to set a good example for his sons. Jack felt that his marriage to Bonnie and having his sons were his two greatest accomplishments, and this sentiment was never more evident than in his final weeks. He will be missed by friends and family and as he left us, in his final moments, Jack surely heard someone say “Son…grab your things, I’ve come to take you home.” Thank you to the dedicated nurses on Jack’s VON Palliative Care Team and the wonderful staff at the London Regional Cancer Centre. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 14th from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Health Sciences Centre – London Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated.
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Bonnie, Drew, Adam and Family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We will always remember Jack as a caring and helpful neighbor. His sense of humor and his smile always brightened our day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Bonnie and family. May you find comfort in the memories of your lives together. Jack was a wonderful person and friend to many. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a beautiful epitaph - so very fitting of a beautiful sole.
Bonnie,Adam and Drew, With a heavy heart please accept our sincere condolences . Your strength and love is admired and Jacks journey here will have impact on all your family and friends forever. The way he lived his life from start to finish, as read above , provided a role model for all to follow and from above will continue to guide your family. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Bonnie, and sons, Drew & Adam Our thought & prayers go out to you at this time Your Aunt & Uncle Joanne & David
Bonnie, Drew and Adam. My sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy are extended to you and the entire Macklin family on the passing of Jack, your loving husband and father.
Jack was a treasure. A wonderful upbeat family man who was unaware of how special he was. He will be missed in many ways by such a diverse group of people. He left his mark every where he worked and interacted. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jack was a fantastic man! He was so proud of his life and he loved Bonnie, Drew and Adam with all his heart. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
What a beautiful tribute to Jack’s life and a legacy of love, strength and respect that will continue to live on through your family. To all who knew and loved Jack -- We send our heartfelt and deepest sympathies. Dear Bonnie, Drew and Adam –- Please know, and may Jack rest in peace knowing, you have a wide community of family, friends and colleagues here for you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heartfelt condolences to Jack’s beautiful wife Bonnie, Drew, Adam, and their family and friends. A life full of love, friends and family is surely one well-lived. I wish you all comfort in your memories of Jack. “Let the truth of love be lighted,” to quote Rush. May the love that you share bring you quiet comfort as well.
Bonnie, my heart goes out to you and your kids. I remember when he told me about you when you met. I knew from the start that you were his true love. Everytime I have talked about Jack, the one thing I always said, even now. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. He got me through some tough times. We got married and had kids and to a point went our own ways. But I always knew he was one of my good friends. I have family ties with him, from me and my family working with him for many years. He was a great friend to me and I know a great father and husband to you. I will never forget him. I am glad he found the love of his life in you.
Thinking of you and wishing you strength, courage and comfort at this difficult time. He will always be near....
My deepest sympathy to Bonnie Drew,Adam Jacks Mum and Dad and sister Leslie. How can one express what is in your heart for someone you have known all his life .He was a wonderful husband ,father and provider for his family ,a great son and brother. He was a lovely wee boy and turned out to be a very loving and thoughtful man.He was loved by all his family in Vancouver B.C and also in Scotland. Our prayers go to all the Macklin family.and he will be sadly missed.He touched all of our hearts .From all his cousins and their kids in the West coast . love Aunty Nancy
My sincere condolences to Bonnie, Adam, Drew & family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to Jack's family and close friends. Although I only knew Jack from having worked with him briefly, his friendly, easy mannerism with his co-workers will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Jack.
Words cant begin to describe the hurt we all feel for your loss We all wish we could be with you at this sad time : ( Jack was a much loved guy and all the lovely tributes here show that he will be very sadly missed by many Heaven certainly has got a very special angel now Although we are many miles apart we will always be proud of everything jack achieved in his life love to bonnie drew adam jack rita and leslie xxxxxx
My thoughts are with you on this sad day. I worked with Jack at Veltri. He could always make me smile no matter what kind of day I was having. I am so sorry.
Jack touched so many people's lives in all the wonderful things he did. He was an amazing husband, father, son, and friend! We send our deepest sympathies to Jack's family and all who were blessed to know him. Bonnie, Drew, and Adam - Our hearts and love are with you and your family.
Thinking of you and your Family Bonnie. My sympathies on the loss of Jack. You'll be in my thoughts.
Rita, Jack Sr., Bonnie, Drew, Adam, and Leslie, You are in our thoughts and we are so very sorry for your loss.
Deepest condlences from Yvonne and everyone at Future Cuts. Jack will be in our thoughts and prayers and our hearts are with the family.
I pray that the love of God enfold you Bonnie, Adam, Drew and family during this difficult time and that he help all of you heal with the passage of time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys during such a terrible time. The strength Jack had these past months came from his love for his family. His humor through treatment never waivered as stoic as he was. Thinking of you, as there arent enough words.
(Donated to London Health Sciences Centre - London Regional Cancer Program )
(Donated to London Health Sciences Centre - London Regional Cancer Program )
(Donated to London Health Sciences Centre - London Regional Cancer Program )
For Bonnie, Drew and Adam and the loving circle of family, A life lived with joy, with family, with love is a gift. To you we offer our love and our hope for the gift of memories that bring a smile to your face. "Sailing into destiny, Closer to the heart." N&J
From our family to yours, our deepest condolences. It was a pleasure and honour to have had the opportunity to work with you over the years. You were the kind of friend that I knew I could count on for anything. Your humour and quick wit will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
Rest in peace Jack. I ll always remeber the times we had. You are truly a one of a kind person loved by all you knew. Love you buddy always
Words could never express the pain I feel in my heart at a time like this. I ache for you and the loss you are feeling. I hope that all the wonderful memories will give you comfort during this very difficult time. Jack was a wonderful man and he always be in our heart. My condolences
Your personality was extremely contagious. Making everyone around you smile and laugh. You will be missed Jack. Rest in Peace.
Your sense of humor and your love of life was obvious as soon as I met you Jack. I will miss the many long conversations that we have had. Rest in Peace. O Great One.
We have lost a beautiful man that loved his family. His humour and bright smile will be missed. Rest in Peace Jack -you were loved and admired by your friends and co-workers.
My heart goes out to you and your boys, Bonnie. Jack was a great father and from the comments I've read, had very strong friendships that he truly treasured. I am certain he has found comfort and peace. My love to you and your boys.
Rest in peace Jack. We will never forget you. Thanks for time we spent together. My thoughts are with you, Bonnie and your kids.
Bonnie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. May you find comfort in knowing that you all have one beautiful angel watching over you. Jack was a wonderful man who lit up a room each time he walked in, always such a pleasure to be around. Rest in Peace Jack, you will be greatly missed.
Bonnie, My heart goes out to you. I know this is a hard time for you all. Know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Dearest Family of Jack Macklin, I join with so many others in offering my deepest sympathy on Jack's passing. The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the love they carried. His passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew him. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.
When I think about my childhood there aren't too many moments where Jack wasn't there. His passion and kindness were infectious. If it weren't for him I wouldn't know how to make a good mix tape or which one of the army men was the captain. Rest in peace Jack.
You fought the good fight Jack. I know we hadn't seen one another in years, but I still remember all the mischief and fun you, Mark, Ken and I had together through our high school years. I am going to miss you, as I know all of your family and friends will, whom I give my deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Jack. You were one of the good ones.
Rest in peace Jack Macklin. We will always treasure our days spent with you and your incredible smile and sparkling personality. Love you brother,
My heart aches for Jack's family. They have lost a terrific husband and father. I remember well when the kids were born and how excited and proud Jack was. Their birth announcements stayed hung up at work for ages!!!! What a pleasure to work and know this man, he had many friends and deserved them all. My thoughts are with his entire family, they have lost a wonderful person physically, but Jack will live on in his cherished sons.
Sincere condolences to Bonnie, Adam and Drew and extended family from Wendy and John. Our thoughts are with you in this sad time and we hope that the support and caring of friends and family will be a comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead.
Dear Bonnie, Adam, Drew and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your great loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Eternal rest, Jack. God bless the family abundantly!
Jack...I didn't see you after you got married and had a family but i did see a lot of you when you were a fine and funny young boy who grew up with my grandchildren my heart and prayers go out to family.Rest In Peace Jack
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I hope and pray for strength and perserverence for you and your family. We are all thinking of you and hope you know that we are here to provide support and encouragement if you ever should need it.
Sincerest condolences Bonnie, Drew, and Adam. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences to Bonnie and the boys during this extremely difficult time. Jack was an amazing friend who touched many lives and it was a honor to know him. Rest in peace Jack.
Sincerest condolences Bonnie, Drew, Adam & Family ~ Jack was one of God's blessings to me - a neighbour! I delighted in regularly seeing and talking to this sweet, gentle man as I would come up through the walkway with Otto and then Archie. Jack would be playing outside with his boys after work waiting for Bonnie to come home. I saw him as the best Dad ever - patient, kind and fun. We were all blessed.
My sincere condolences to you Bonnie and your boys! May you find strength in the quiet moments and feel the love you shared with Jack during the sad and difficult times. Thinking of you!
Bonnie, my heart goes out to you. Thinking of you and your sons during this difficult time.
Bonnie, our sincere condolences on Jack's passing. May you and the boys be comforted by your many memories and surrounded by the love of friends and family. May God provide you with added strength and peace at this very difficult time.
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Rest in Peace Jack. We will always remember your smiling face, what a great friend you were. Thanks for all the great times and the laughs. Bonnie our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
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