Kenneth R. Jackson

Uxbridge- Kenneth R. Jackson, 64, of South Main St., passed away after a long illness at Milford Regional Hospital on Mon. July 17, 2023.

      He is survived by his wife of 36 years Susan M. (Lamoreaux) Jackson; his 2 children Sarah E. Jackson and her partner Ethan, and Steven D. Jackson both of Uxbridge; 2 sisters Barbara Ann Jackson of N. Smithfield RI, and Mary Ellen and her husband James Rose of North Smithfield RI; 2 brothers Timothy Jackson and his partner Deborah of Millville, and Christopher and his wife Wanda Jackson of Harrisville,RI; his aunt, Ellen Hajema of Hudson, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, brother and sister in-laws, and good friends. He was predeceased by his son Nicholas A. Jackson in 2015 and his brothers Albert E. Jackson Jr., and Leonard A. Jackson. Born in Providence, RI on Oct. 4, 1958 he was the third of 7 children born to Albert E. Sr. and Catherine A. (Swanton) Jackson. He grew up in Slatersville, RI and lived in Uxbridge the past 23 years. 

     A jack-of-all trades, Ken could fix, repair or build anything. He was skilled in all trades and was affectionately called “MacGyver” by his family. For 18 years he was employed as a truck driver, delivering propane for Osterman Gas. It was a job he loved, and was he was disappointed to retire in 2009 due to illness. 

     A graduate of N. Smithfield High School, he loved working on old cars, bass fishing, horseshoes at the Uxbridge VFW, tinkering on his boat, and baseball. He was a huge lover of all things sweet and never passed on dessert. In his youth he and his brothers were all Boy Scouts with his dad being the Scout Leader. Most importantly however, he was a loyal, devoted husband and father. He will be remembered as a social, hard working man who loved and always wanted the best for his family.

      His calling hours will be held in Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge on Fri., July 21, 2023 from 11 to 12:30 followed by a service at 12:30. Donations in Ken’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. NY, NY 10016-5337, donations@kidney.org. To leave a condolence message visit: http://www.Jackmnanfuneralhomes.com

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