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Marilyn Jackson Obituary
She was born in Haverhill, March 11, 1929, daughter of the late Harvey M. and Margaret (Lynch) Pothier, was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and was a l946 Graduate of Haverhill High School.
She was a dedicated wife and mother devoting her life to her family. Marilyn was also previously employed by Western Electric, as a Secretary at Wilson's Department Store and was also a Teachers Aide in the Shelburne Falls School System.
She and her husband Whit, had been long time residents of Newburyport, and Amesbury residents since 2007. They attended the Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport and formerly were members of Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford. Marilyn was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Her survivors include her husband of 57 years, Earl "Whit" Jackson of Amesbury; their children, Maureen J. and her husband Lee C. Brown of New Boston, NH, Karen J. and her husband Roger D. Cox of Grafton, MA, E. Whitney III and his wife Christine Jackson of Haverhill, Kathleen J. and her husband Eric Yemma of Kennebunk ME; a brother, Robert Pothier and his wife Susann Pothier of Bradford; two sisters, Maureen and her husband Charles Lagasse of Newburyport, Suzanne and her husband Peter Bracci of Plaistow, NH; 6 grandchildren, Jessica Brown, Ashley Brown, Clare Jackson, Lydia Jackson, Eric Yemma Jr and Margaret Yemma; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Harvey Pothier Jr.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Thursday morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Calling hours at the BRADFORD Funeral Home will be Wednesday afternoon and evening 2-4 and 7-9.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham, Ma 01701.
Condolences to her family and directions may be found at farmerfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Jackson
6 Entries
Mark Jaffarian
August 8, 2008
Dear Chris & Whit
I was saddened to hear of Whits mom passing .
My thoughts & prayers are with you .
God Bless
Mark Jaffarian
Barbara Heider
August 7, 2008
Earl, Karen and all the Jackson family, So very sad to hear of Marilyn's death -- along with Earl, one of the sweetest, best natured people I have ever met. May you all now find comfort in all those wonderful memories that you made together as a family. Earl - Marilyn and you made being married 57 years look easy!-- with love, Barbara
Beverly Cox
August 6, 2008
Dear Karen/Roger,
Karen, unfornately I did not meet your mother, but if she was anything like you, I am sure that she was a great lady. I wanted to express our sincere condolences from everyone in West Virginia. We love you and your are in our prayers.
Barbara Stasio
August 5, 2008
Dear Maureen and Lee, Jess and Ashley, The Jackson and Poithier Family,
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to all of you. It has been many years since our days at Merrimack in the 70's but I will not forget the love and goodness of the Jackson and Poithier family when I was introduced to them as the lucky roommate of Maureen. Through the years the stories of your family have been fun and inspirational. Mrs. Jackson leaves a great legacy of a life well lived and a family loved deeply by her. I am so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Barbara and family, Carl, Jenny and Chris
Melissa Schuster
August 5, 2008
Dear Karen/Roger and family,
We are so saddened by the loss of your beloved Mother. May it comfort you to know how much you are loved and are being thought of at this difficult time. With Love, The Schuster family - Brian, Melissa & Sophia
Christy Manclark
August 5, 2008
I was just told of Marilyn's journey to heaven, and am so very sad. I had only known her a short time while she was on dialysis. Marilyn made the dialysis unit a little brighter, and the time go a little bit faster with her smile, and stories of her family. She LOVED her family and especially her grandchildren. I always enjoyed watching her with Mr. Jackson.......I can only hope that I will look at my husband the same way she looked at hers after so many years.
Thank you Marilyn, for your friendship. You will be missed. My prayers are with your family.
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