Shirley A. Jackson

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Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

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Scituate, Massachusetts

Shirley Jackson Obituary

Norwell Shirley A. (Neale) Jackson of Norwell, April 22, 2008, age 79. Loving wife of George E. Jackson. Shirley was born and raised in upstate NY and a 1946 graduate of Crescent City High School, FL. She moved to the south shore and worked as a secretary to the Vice President of Kennedy Antenna System in Cohasset, where she met her husband of 49 years, George. Shirley worked for many years as a teachers aide at the Vinal School in Norwell. Devoted mother of Mark and his wife, Sandi of Pembroke, Matthew and his wife Barbara of Kingston and the late Melanie Best. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church Hill United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., Norwell on Sunday, April 27th at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandra, VA 22311 or Standish Humane Society, P.O. Box 634, Duxbury, MA 02331. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781) 545-0196

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Jackson

13 Entries

May 12, 2008

Happy mothers day mom matt :)

Mark Jackson

May 11, 2008

On this Mother's Day

A letter of love and thanks...

Dearest Mom,

You will always be admired as a person of strength and intelligence. To have gone through and handle the many curves in the road life threw at you, and still be able to smile and have a warm greeting for one and all is a testament to the type of person you were. We can only hope to aspire to be able to handle such adversity with the strength of spirit you displayed. And yet beneath all of the armor you wore so convincingly was a loving, caring mother and wife who always put her family first.

Your love and compassion for animals growing up on a farm in Upstate New York was passed on to all of us. We will always look back with warm memories to our annual family summer trips you planned, especially those back to, as you so put it, "God's Country" in Upstate New York. It is only fitting that your final resting place is near the farm you so dearly loved in "God's Country".

We want to also thank you for instilling in us a set of values and life's lessons that are with us every day....

Thank you - For your pearls of wisdom, which we still fondly quote today.......
You cannot be shot for what you think!
Shut your mouth and open your eyes....And you will be amazed at what you hear!
Get your work done first - For it will make your free time that much more rewarding!
And of course - Always wash your hands before you eat!!

Thank you - For being the "Captain" that always kept the Jackson Family Ship on the right course. That included keeping the "First Officer" (aka Dad) in line - A full time job all by itself!

Thank you - For your comforting words of encouragement, along with a strong hand to help us maneuver our own curves in the road of life...

Although we may have not seen eye to eye on a subject or two (or three or four), please know that you always had and always will have a special place in our hearts.
You will be with us in spirit wherever we go, forever.

You would say sometimes you were misunderstood (Even as a die hard Yankees fan)...But not by your family....We understood....And as a result we are who we are today because of you....I will be forever grateful for taking the opportunity to tell you that the last time I saw you.....

May God comfort you and keep you in everlasting peace - A peace that sometimes eluded you in life.

With all of my love and thanks, always.

Your loving son,

Mark

Jenny Jonah

April 28, 2008

In loving memory of my beloved aunt Shirley. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family always in my heart. I will miss you forever. May you be with your beloved daughter and mother in heaven forever.

Ron and Judy Reffner

April 26, 2008

Mark and family,
Please accept our condolence in the loss of your mother. She will always be with you in your special memories. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

matthew

April 25, 2008

I will both lie down in peace,and sleep,for you alone, oh lord, make me dwell in safety psalm 4.8 your loving son

Chris And Paul Masuret

April 25, 2008

An Irish Prayer

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

Mark and Family,
Life is difficult as we all get older. May you keep your mom close and always talk about her. Live her ways and remember her calling your name.
Anything we can do, please don't hesitate to call.
xo, Chris and Paul

Kim Costa-McNair

April 25, 2008

Rest in Peace..Aunt Shirley

Frank Durgin

April 25, 2008

My deepest sympathy for my favorite aunt. I will miss you.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

April 25, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

RON COSTA,SR

April 24, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Richard Joseph

April 24, 2008

To George and family:
I was sorry to read of your loss !
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
From Fl.; Dick J.

Linda Connors

April 24, 2008

Shirl,

You'll be in our hearts and thoughts forever. Gram and Mom will take good care of you now.

Jack, Mark, Matthew and families- our sincere condolences at this most difficult time from all of us.

Joe and Linda (Durgin)Connors

DONNIE BONGARZONE

April 24, 2008

GEORGE (SKEETER) MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES

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