John E. Jackson, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Annette (Lapointe) Jackson to whom he was happily married for 52 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Allyn and Edith (Angell) Jackson. He lived his entire life in Cumberland before moving to Lincoln two years ago. John worked for National Grid in Corporate Security for many years before retiring in 2022. John was a fixture in the Cumberland community, having been involved in youth sports, fundraising, and serving on the Cumberland Town Council. He finished his political career serving as Town Council President.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Gregg Jackson and his wife Tracey, Brian Jackson and his wife Jen, Brad Jackson and his wife Nicole, his grandchildren, Max Jackson, Nathan Jackson, Nicholas Jackson, Kayla Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Camden Jackson, Reagan Jackson, and Weston Jackson. He also leaves his siblings, Abby Ouzts, Ruth Crawley, and Jeff Jackson.
John was a long-time member of Pawtucket Country Club where he spent many days playing golf with friends and family. When not golfing, John was devoted to his grandchildren’s sports and hobbies. He and his wife Annette spent countless hours attending golf tournaments, dance recitals, hockey, soccer, and baseball games. The few hours of spare time that John had was dedicated to helping friends and family with any problems they had around their homes or businesses. He had an amazing ability to fix or repair just about any problem that came his way. He will always be remembered for his generosity and willingness to help others.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Funeral Service on Tuesday, August 13th at 10:30 AM in the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the O’Neill Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in memory of John, would be greatly appreciated.
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