JACKSON, Alfred W. Formerly of Lexington, left us with the Grace of God, Dec. 28, 2012, at the age of 89 in Cottage Hospital with devoted friend and caregiver Maxine LaDouceur and her husband Leo by his side. Alfred was orphaned and blissfully adopted at a very young age. He served his nation proudly in WWII in the Navy, stationed abroad. He was the beloved husband of the late Ida Jackson, loving father of the late Maryann Jackson, devoted companion of the late Ilse Borth and proud brother of the late George, Philip, Mary, Alfreda, and Edward. He leaves to mourn his passing Loretta (Jackson) Baldwin (niece) and an immeasurable number of nieces, nephews, extended family and adored friends who were ever vigilant of his needs such as Christine Druke, Debbie Pierson, and Terill Douglas. Alfred loved nature and caring for God's earthly gifts. His job as supervisor and groundskeeper for Harvard/Radcliff campus was a beloved and proud occupation. A memorial service will be held Wednesday November 6 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visitation prior to service from 10am to 11am. He wished for contributions to be made to The Home For Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 (www.thehome.org/tribute). Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com
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I first met Alfred through his daughter Maryann, who was for all practical purposes my surrogate mother here on the East Coast. What I will miss the most about Alfred is his kindness, his patience, and his generosity with his time and the comfort of his company when Maryann passed on. His story was one of courage, sadness, and humility. He was a great soul who never sought the lime light and understood more about the world than most of us could comprehend. God speed Alfred. Please give my best to Maryann.
Albert W
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