Jeanne Jackson

South Portland Mrs. Jeanne L. Jackson, 86, of South Portland, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at South Portland Nursing Home with her family by her side. Born June 8, 1928 in Berlin, NH, Jeanne was the daughter of the late William and Mamie (King) Lemerise. At the age of 20, she married Charles Jackson, Sr. in the Rectory of St. John the Evangelist Church. He predeceased her in 1996. During her life, Jeanne was very active within St. John the Evangelist Church. She was involved with the Womens Council and the Choir, often known for singing many weddings and funerals. Jeanne was a person who had several long lasting friendships that she cherished deeply. Often times, Jeanne and her friends would enjoy pizza and a beer at Willows following Choir or bowling. She was a great cook, avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Jeanne was proud of her White Mountain heritage, and she had an outspoken personality coupled with a sharp wit. Above all else in life, Jeanne adored her family. She was very involved in her childrens lives, and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took pride in knitting and needlework, and affectionately made her grandchildren and great-grandchildren sweaters, hats and mittens. Being family oriented, Jeanne also had a soft spot in her heart for all of the family pets. In addition to her parents and husband, Jeanne is predeceased by her siblings, Edna, Louise, George, Eugene and William. She is survived by her beloved children: Charles Jackson, Jr. and his wife Beth of South Portland, Cathie Dennett and her husband William of York, Carole Hardison and her husband Thomas of Scarborough, and Craig Jackson and his wife Gae of South Portland. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and her best friend, Mary Keenan. The family would like to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to the Staff at the South Portland Nursing Home for the compassionate care they provided to Jeanne. Visiting Hours will be held at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 from 9:30AM-11AM followed by a Funeral at 11AM. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To share an online condolence or a memory, please visit www.ctcrawford.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Portland Food Cupboard, PO Box 2892, South Portland, ME 04116