Deaths

Alain Jackson (known as Hugh) was born in West Hartlepool on 13th March 1931. Hugh was briefly at Gilling Castle (now St Martins) before joining Ampleforth College in 1942. He was assigned to St Bede’s House under the care of Housemaster Fr Paulinus Massey. Hugh always remembered his time at Ampleforth with great affection and had a very high regard for his teachers and the Benedictine community at the school. He held fast to his Catholic faith for the rest of his life.

On leaving Ampleforth, Hugh spent 2 years doing National Service before going up to Clare College Cambridge where he took a split tripos in History and Law. He considered a career at the Bar, but decided instead to join Consolidated Goldfields, where he spent the rest of his career.

Hugh died on 8th March 2018, having suffered complications from a fall at his home in Tunbridge Wells. His is survived by his wife, Margaret, and three daughters, Rosamund, Marguerite and Claire.

Rest in eternal peace