Shirley Elizabeth Jackson

Shirley Elizabeth Jackson (nee Kerr) passed away on Thursday April 14th, 2026. Shirley was born in Windsor, Ontario on Dominion Day, July 1, 1937 to James Kerr and the former Margaret Robinson. She lost the love of her life, Alex in April 2018 after 60 plus years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Steven (Sandra) of Manotick, Ontario, Colleen Ketcheson (the late Dwain 2020) of St. Catherines, Ontario and Samuel and three grandchildren, Felicia and Edward Ketcheson and Nicholas Jackson and a great grandson, Jasper Ketcheson. She was predeceased by an infant son, David (1960). Also survived by her only brother Gordon (the late Shirley 2021) of Milton, Ontario and many nieces and nephews. In her public school days at Victoria Avenue Public School in Windsor, Shirley learned how to play the yoyo and became a Cheerio Yoyo Champion. She even played her yoyo in the sanctuary of George Street United Church during one of our 'talent' nights. She can still perform rock the baby in the cradle and a few other tricks. Shirley was a long time volunteer at the former Peterborough Civic Hospital and PRHC for 48 years. She worked in many different departments over the years, the last 26 in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound. She was also an avid five pin bowler for over 40 years at Lakeview Bowl. Shirley was a lifetime Toronto Maple Leaf fan and a loyal Blue Jay fan. She also loved to knit and over many years made many articles for family, friends and church bazaars. After selling their home in 2012, Alex and Shirley made road trips all across Canada. They drove through every province including Labrador and the Yukon. In 2015 they drove to Victoria where they visited Alex's sister, Marlene and then onto Gabriola Island to visit friends. Back to Vancouver Island, drove to the tip, took the car ferry through the inside passage to Juneau, Alaska and then up through the Yukon and on to Fairbanks where they spent three wonderful days. Took the Top of the World Highway to Dawson City then up the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle. On the way back stopped at Delburne, Alberta for a family reunion which happens every three years. It was discovered around 2008 that there were lots of relatives in that area having relocated there from Essex County around 1904. That trip took 6 weeks and covered over 14,000 kms. The last few trips totalled about 30,000 kms all done in the same car. Cremation has taken place and inurement will take place at a later date in Victoria Memorial Cemetery , Oldcastle Ontario (Windsor) where she will be reunited with Alex and David. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peterborough Zoo in memory of Alex and Shirley.

Shirley Elizabeth Jackson

July 1, 1937 - May 14, 2026