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James JACKSON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 13 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

On Monday, July 13, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, after a long battle with heart failure, fought with courage; aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Liz, much loved dad and father-in-law of Penny and Craig, loved brother of Margaret and the late Jeanette and brother of Barbara and the late Janice, a loved uncle of Maria, Alison and Ben and the late Lynne and Vicki, and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved by his grand fur babies Buddy and Bella. Thank you to the many medical professionals who supported Jim on his journey.

Donations in memory of Jim to St John would be appreciated and can be made online at https://www.stjohn.org.nz/. Messages for the Jackson family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

A Celebration of Jim's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Saturday, July 25, at 2.00pm.

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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