Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Aug 7, 1952 – Jan 13, 2025
Born in Nashua, NH, Jacqueline (Jackie) Heuser passed away surrounded by love and family. Jackie was a devoted mother to Heather Heuser, Lindsey Harris, Stepmother to Seth Cox, Allison Skidmore, Billee Cox, Sarah Cox and a loving wife to her husband, Roark Cox.
Jackie was born into a large family, one of eight siblings, Jackie was raised with a strong sense of family and togetherness. Her siblings include Phillip Guest, Cheryl Trudeau, Brenda Brooks, Joyce Bucknam, Terry Guest, Ernest Guest, Mary Bigwood, and Frank Guest, Jr. Her grandchildren, Sebastian, Penelope, Elle, Ryan, James, Raegan, Audrey, August, Eva, Rylee, Valeree and Farah held a special place in her heart.
Jackie dedicated her professional life to uplifting others, serving as WIOA Director. In this role, she worked tirelessly to create opportunities and change lives, embodying her passion for helping people succeed.
Jackie will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and unwavering support for those around her. Her family and friends will forever cherish her memory and the legacy of love and compassion she leaves behind.
A service to honor Jackie’s life will be held at Last Rest Cemetery, Merrimack, NH on January 18th at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to St. Judes or your favorite cancer society in her memory.
Read MoreI hadn't seen or spent much time with Jackie, but the woman that I had met only a handful of times, had a big heart and was always very kind. She will be missed by many, as she absolutely left an imprint with everyone she came in contact with. My thoughts & condolences with her friends & family in this difficult time.
❤Fly High & Rest Resy❤
Christine Zak
June 07, 2025
I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Jackie for several years when she led the WIOA Office for the State of NH. She was a taskmaster and driven to "do right" for the people she served. She knew all the ins and outs of the WIOA system and she made sure that NH got its fair share of support dollars. As a side bar, my daughter Jen and her daughter Heather went to Merrimack High School together. She loved her kids and grandkids. Rest in peace Jackie!
Phil Przybyszewski
January 19, 2025 | Merrimack, NH | Coworker
Jackie, was always a Ray of Sunshine she was a Friend and Aunt to Nathan. She will be so missed. We send our deepest condolences and May she Rest In Peace.
Deb Tafe
January 18, 2025 | Keene, NH | Family
Jackie was one of the most talented and driven persons I’ve ever known.
I recall emergency meetings with different Governors who faced very difficult mass layoffs (paper mills!). All agency heads, commissioners and local officials would sit around a big table and listen to Jackie Heuser’s data about how every single laid off person and their family could be helped, and her proposed plans to help the community. She had them enthralled.
Jackie led.she bossed very wellshe would fight...
Michael Power
January 18, 2025 | Portsmouth, NH | Coworker
Our condolences to the Guest and Cox families.
Chip Rafferty
January 18, 2025 | Milford, NH
Dear Heather,Lindsey and Family;
Please accept my deepest sympathy I am sharing in your sadness. Jackie was my friend and colleague for decades. She was as dedicated to her friendships as she was to her career. A gift for so many. Heather and Lindsey you were the light of her life. She talked about you and your children always. Your mother will always be part of your memories.
I hope you enjoy the comfort they will bring you when it’s time.
My sincere condolences.
Deborah GosselinOShea
January 16, 2025 | Manchester, NH | Friend
I was friends with Jackie in high school and remember her fondly. She and I had many adventures, along with our late friend Doris. Please accept my sympathy during this very difficult time. Sara Mears Monte
Sara Monte
January 16, 2025 | Kingston, NH
I worked with Jackie at NH Job Training Council, she was a smart and vital woman. I can never remember a bad day for her. Her smile would brighten the room. Rest In Peace Jackie, forever in our hearts.
Toni Cusumano
January 16, 2025 | Manchester, NH | Friend
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
January 16, 2025 | Merrimack, NH