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Richard Jackman Obituary

BILLERICA -- Richard S. Jackman II, 58, a longtime resident of Billerica, who was a teacher at Boston Latin School for three decades, died Friday, April 14, at New England Medical Center in Boston, after a brief illness.

He was the beloved husband of Kathryn L. (Holden) Jackman.

He was born in Baltimore, Md., July 17, 1947, son of the late Richard S. and Clare (Dunn) Jackman. He received his master's degree from Ball State University in Indiana and his doctorate's degree in education from Boston University.

He was a fraternity member of Eta Sigma Gamma and Kappa Delta Phi from University of Massachusetts Lowell, formerly Lowell State.

He resided in Billerica for the past 32 years.

Before retiring, Mr. Jackman taught at Boston Latin School for 30 years.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kristene and Lisa Jackman, both of Billerica; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Henry Rich of Milton; and a niece and nephew, Kimberly and Michael Rich of Milton.

He is also survived by many lifelong friends and extended family.

He was also the brother of the late John J. Jackman.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lowell Sun on Apr. 17, 2006.

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dave coleman

May 5, 2006

kathy.....kathy and dave coleman feel very badly we did not know of dick's passing away and sent our best to you and your family....kathy and dave coleman

Pauline (Courcy) Dubey

April 23, 2006

Kathy,

My sincere sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. I remember you fondly from your years teaching in the Title I Program of the Lowell Public Schools, and remember when the two of you married. Please know that "old" friends are praying for you and yours during this difficult time

Barbara York

April 17, 2006

Dear Carol...



You are so very much in my thoughts.I know that you are grief-stricken, having lost your brother.I think, too, of my dear pal Michael and Kim and Henry as well. From these 1500 miles away, I embrace you and lift you up in spirit. We will talk soon. All my love...Barb York

Debbie Manning

April 17, 2006

Dear Carol,



We are so sorry about the loss our your brother, Richard. You know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.



Fondly, Bill, Debbie and Family

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