JACKSON, Esther It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Esther Jackson (nee Umpherson). One of the unsung heroes of this world, she dedicated her life to her devoted husband Allen, her three daughters Pam (Mather), Shelley and Heather (Jackson) and her five grandchildren; Alison, Erin and Alexander Mather and Andrew and Kimberley Hart. Born to William and Frances (nee Davidson) Umpherson on April 12, 1922 she received her education at the Ladore, Lanark and Perth Collegiate schools. She joined the RCAF in 1943 and was an air traffic controller at Mont Joli QC airport. After the war she moved to Toronto where she met and married her husband Allen and raised her family. Esther's passion with genealogy was a continued expression of her deep love of family and community history. She loved the beauty of flowers. She is especially loved by her sister Irene Spence, and brothers Earl and Charles Umpherson. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy Ireton, Gladys Millar and brother Arthur Umpherson. A service in celebration of her life will be held at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 17 Gore St. Perth, Ontario on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. Interment at White Cemetery, Poland, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Archives Lanark would be appreciated. We love you Mum. Portrait and memorial online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com