It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret “Freda” Jackson announce her passing on May 3, 2026, in Maple Ridge, BC.

Freda was born in County Monaghan, Ireland on April 20, 1943. She moved to Canada in May of 1957 with her family. She is predeceased by her parents John Dunwoody and Margaret Jean Jackson. Freda is survived by her sister Louise Severinski and her husband Harry, her brother Eric Jackson, her step-sister Louise Menzel, her niece Linda Beek (Shane), her nephews Rodney Severinski (Christine), Kevin Severinski (Audra), Leory Severinski (Darlene), and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Freda joined the Canadian Air Force at a young age and stayed with them until she retired. While in the miliary she was stationed throughout Canada and around the world where she made many life-long friendships.

She was an artist. She tried and excelled at every new trend that came along, macramé, pottery and ceramics, decoupage, cake decorating, tole painting, paper tole, sewing projects like Father Christmas, Angels, Bears, Bunnies, curtains, home décor and matching hats.

And then when she was stationed in Nova Scotia near the time of her retirement, she tried Traditional Rug Hooking, she fell in love with it. She was passionate about rug hooking, when she retired she brough the art with her. She started a group first in Chilliwack and then another in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows area. The Gone Hooking Group has done many projects together for support of different charities such as the Pitt Meadows Lion’s Club and BC Cancer. She got the group involved in the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour, The Home Show, Library Days, Canada Day, local fairs, and demonstrations at Heritage Sites across the Lower Mainland. She has been an instructor and mentor for many over the past 25 years. Offering guidance and friendship to her hooking family wherever she goes. She loved going to “Gatherings” whether in the Prairies, on the Island or into the States.

Freda was a very independent, thoughtful and loving family member. She was our Favourite Sister and our Favourite Aunt. From her beautiful blue eyes to her feisty comments, she will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

A “Gathering” will be held later in her honour.

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rain fall soft upon your fields,

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.