North Atlantic Convoy Duty “H.M.C.S. Port Arthur”
Herb went to be with his Lord in a peaceful sleep on December 28, 2008 at Georgetown, Ontario. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Virginia Terais (neé East). Herb was the much loved father of Bill Jackson (Margaret) and Terry Jackson Mason (Daryl) and grandfather of Bradley Jackson (Kelli), and Kevin Grubbe.
He was also predeceased by his granddaughter, Catharine Alyce Jackson Napier. Herb was also a great-grandfather to Lauren and Ainsley Jackson and Michael Grubbe.
He was honoured at Buckingham Palace for his service as Lay Chaplain to the Mission to Seamen, Sarnia Region.
Herb was inducted to the Lambton Sports Hall of Fame,
awarded the Order of Huron by the Diocese of Huron for exceptional ministry and was the oldest veteran to be inducted as a member of the Acton Legion Branch 197.
Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will take place at the time of interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Sarnia, Ontario at a later date.
Remembrances to the Mission to Seamen, Pier 51 – 8 Unwin Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1A1 would be appreciated by the family.
On line condolences and donations may be made at
www.mackinnonfamilyfuneralhome.com
