Jackie Washington

Death of Jackie Washington

Posted by: "Michael Williams" rjmwilliams@hotmail.com

Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:10 am (PDT)

 

 

To everyone,

 

We regret to announce that our dear beloved friend and unstoppable musical spirit, Jackie Washington has passed away at the age of 89. Jack was taken to hospital 2 weeks ago with a breathing problem and after suffering a heart attack and a series of related

episodes, he died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at 1:22pm today.

 

Thankfully, Jackie was able to attend a tribute to his life's work held at McMaster University on June 3, 2009. Jackie's archives will be housed in perpetuity in the McMaster University Library Archives, for all to see and enjoy. Jackie was also

blessed to live to see his great grandson, Miles. Here is a picture of Jackie with Miles taken on June 3 at McMaster:  www.ronscheffler.com/mcmaster/20090603_library/images/page284.html

You can see lots of pictures of Jack from this event here:

http://www.ronscheffler.com/mcmaster/20090603_library/index5.html

Thanks to Ron Scheffler for the great photos.

 

Other announcements will follow.

 

On behalf of all of us, thanks for your support over the years.

Sincerely,

The Jackie Washington Committee

Terry Bramhall, David Kidney, Mose Scarlett, Cathy Powell, Margaret Stowe, Jennie Struiksma, Ken Whiteley.

 

In

the last weeks and days of his life, we, on the Jackie Washington Committee, were supported by an additional loving Circle of Friends: Ken Whiteley, Irene Manning, Patti Warden, Reg Denis, Tom and Marilyn Scott, James Strecker, Michelle Josef, Graham Rockingham, Albert De Vos and Glenna Green.

Many others have given their support from afar.

 

Cards-notes to:

Jackie Washington

21 Alanson St

Hamilton ON L8N 1W6

Feel free to send email to any of us OR mstowe@execulink.com or kidneyd@mcmaster.ca

 

For more info on the Jackie Washington Archives:

tel: 905-525-9140 ext.22764

e-mail <kidneyd@mcmaster.ca>

 

Jackie Washington Archives

Attn. MARGARET STOWE / MOSE SCARLETT

c/o David Kidney

Mills Library, L118

McMaster University

1280 Main Street West

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L6

 

all the best,

Michael

 

Michael Williams

rjmwilliams@hotmail.com

Mobile: 07908 749699