August 30, 2003

Dr. Jackson Burnside Dies at Age 89

Dr. Jackson Burnside, a practising dentist in the Bahamas for 43 years, died yesterday morning at the age of 89.

His eldest son, Tribune cartoonist, Stan Burnside, said his father was a "great parent" who imparted valuable lessons to his children about how to be Bahamian "in the old fashioned way."

Throughout his life, Dr. Burnside was an active member of the Bahamian community. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, nee Fawkes, and four children: Stan, Jackson III, Julia and Wayman.

Posted by admin at August 30, 2003 02:46 PM