Obituary: Paul Jackson – Lymington estate agent and master of charity auctions

LONGSTANDING estate agent and Royal Lymington Yacht Club member Paul Jackson has died at the age of 85.

Well known as the senior partner at Jackson & Jackson Estate Agents, Paul is remembered as a generous man with a warm and kind nature who was always ready to support those around him.

Brought up in Boldre at Heywood Mill, Paul and was involved in many local activities including Royal Lymington Yacht Club – where he went on to become one of its longest standing members.

In the early 1960s Paul worked at the head office of Fox & Sons before he was appointed manager at the Lymington branch. Here, he honed his estate agency skills prior to opening Jackson & Jackson on Lymington Quay in 1968 supported by his younger brother David.

Paul’s cohort of close and supportive friends were central to him throughout his life, and his culinary skills were legendary, as was his fun and laughter.

He was never happier than when he was preparing food in the company of family or friends, resulting in some delicious picnics on beautiful walks as well as memorable suppers at home.

Paul fundraised for good causes including the Daffodil Ball, Mary Rose Trust, St Barbe Museum and Oakhaven Hospice. Over the years he asked to be the auctioneer at many charity events as he was renowned for using his sense of fun and skills to engage even the most reluctant bidders and achieve amazing results.

In the 1980s Jackson & Jackson was sold, and Paul relocated to Quay Hill where he set up business as Paul Jackson. He later retired to Scotland, but the pull of Lymington and his friends proved too strong and he subsequently moved back to the area.

Paul is survived by his two daughters Clare and Sacha, his grandchildren Anna, Jack and Ottilie, and his niece Anya. A funeral service has been held.