Ruth E. (Goldie) Jackson

Ruth E. (Goldie) Jackson, a resident of Stoughton for over 50 years, died Saturday, February 25 at Steward Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was 84. Mrs. Jackson was the loving wife of Jay F. Jackson.

Born on March 1, 1927, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late Oman and Anna (Hunter) Goldie. She worked for many years as the manager of Factory Mutual Insurance of Norwood. Mrs. Jackson was an avid bowler who belonged to several bowling leagues and was a Red Sox fan. She also enjoyed traveling to Florida for the winter months with her husband.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Jackson is survived by three children, Jay F. Jackson and his wife Lori of Arlington, Stephen R. Jackson of Stoughton and David S. Jackson and his wife Patricia of CT. She was the grandmother of Matthew and Andrew Dallas and Christopher and Jenny Jackson. Mrs. Jackson was also the sister of Louise Goldie of Arlington and Charles Goldie of Scituate and the aunt of James, Charlotte, Robert and Luana.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., Stoughton on Wednesday, February 29 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 5-8 PM. Interment in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton.