Donald Jackson

Donald Jackson, 72, of Springvale, passed away on August 10, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a brave fight with cancer. Donald was born in Bronx, New York on March 1, 1947, the son of Donald W. and Joan J. (Bennett) Jackson. He was retired military and worked in the manufacturing industry. His love of skiing, fishing and visiting Boston were just a few of the things that we will miss, not to mention being an avid sports fan. His time spent with family and memories will never be forgotten.Donald was predeceased by his parents and by a sister, Mary Dowey.Surviving are his immediate family, his wife, Patricia of Sanford, Maine; his son, Donald M. Jackson of Chelsea, Massachusetts; his brother, Sean P. Jackson and his partner Gerardo Torres of Roslindale, Massachusetts. He also leaves his cats, Monkey and Peanut. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 15th at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery located on Stanley Road in Springvale.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300, Topsham, Maine 04086 or the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094.The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the New England Cancer Specialists (Cancer Care Center) in Kennebunk, Maine, Hospice and the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for the care and compassion shown during Donald's Illness.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence for the family please click on the condolences tab to the left.