Notable Births & Deaths for Jacksons Point ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Jacksons Point. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• John Candy     (Actor, comedian)
  • Full name: John Franklin Candy
  • He was born in Newmarket (ON) on October 31, 1950 (a Tueday) and died in Durango (Mexico) on March 4, 1994 (a Friday) at the age of 43.
  • Newmarket is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Jacksons Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Candy<1>
• Frank Corbett Foyston     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born in Minesing (ON) on February 2, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Seattle (WA) on January 19, 1966 (a Wednesday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Evergreen - Washelli Memorial Park (King County, Washington).
  • Minesing is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Jacksons Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Corbett Foyston<1>
• Dale Hawerchuk     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born in Toronto (ON) on April 4, 1963 (a Thursday) and died in Barrie (ON) on August 18, 2020 (a Tueday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Thornton Cemetery (Durham County, Ontario).
  • Barrie is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Jacksons Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dale Hawerchuk<1>
• Gordon Lightfoot     (Singer, songwwriter, guitarist)
  • Full name: Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr.
  • He was born in Orillia (ON) on November 17, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Toronto (ON) on May 1, 2023 (a Monday) at the age of 84. He is buried at St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery (Simcoe County, Ontario).
  • Orillia is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Jacksons Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gordon Lightfoot<1>
• Pierre Pilote     (Professional hockey)
  • Full name: Joseph Albert Pierre Paul Pilote
  • He was born in Kenogami Lake (ON) on December 11, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Barrie (ON) on September 9, 2017 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. We don't have any burial details.
  • Barrie is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Jacksons Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Pierre Pilote<1>
• Bill Thoms     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born in Newmarket (ON) on March 5, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Toronto (ON) on December 26, 1964 (a Saturday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Ontario).
  • Newmarket is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Jacksons Point.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bill Thoms<1>

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