DONALD JOHN “DJ” JACKO

Donald John “DJ” Jacko passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Monday, June 26, 2017. Loving father of Cherie Osawamick, Crystal Osawamick, Michael Bondy (Rhonda), Miranda Jacko (Cameron), Jake Wemigwans, Corey Jacko and Jayna Bondy. Beloved Papa of Kyle Osawamick. Survived by his siblings Gary Manitowabi (Elizabeth predeceased), Marcel Jacko, Terrance Jacko (Judy), Mary Pheasant (Robert), Roland Jacko, James Jacko and Marilyn Jacko (John Cywink), all of Wikwemikong. Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren: Kyle, Vanessa, Rebecca, Big Cloud, Mikayla, Atlantis Rain, Heavenly Storm and Wynter Haze and four great-grandchildren: Taiessa, Ophelia, Harlon John and Kewadin. Will also be greatly missed by longtime friends Kenneth Toulouse and Joe Alex Shigwadja. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Blanche Jacko, his brother Enoch and cherished friends Kenneth Shigwadja and Paul Williams. DJ believed in hard work, as attested to by many former co-workers. He was a dedicated community member who contributed much to fundraising efforts for Community Living and sports. He was generous with his outlook on life, helping many people in need in various ways. He believed in taking responsibilities and embodied the true traditional meaning of the Seven Grandfathers in a way that brought true healing/understanding to others. DJ loved shopping/planning the menu for the many family get-togethers at his sister and brother-in-law’s home, loved music and the music scene, CFL football, NHL hockey, visiting with others especially with his children and their families. DJ was also a logger, having learned the ways of the forest from his father, and his uncle Jake from the age of 6. DJ loved to joke, tease, laugh and read. Will also be missed by his faithful feline companions Oliver 1 and 2. Baamaa Pii Miinwa. Visitation was from 1 pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 33 Hills Trail, Wikwemikong. Funeral Mass was at 1 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong. Feast at the arena. Cremation to follow. Record your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca.