ALBANY – Ellen M. (Cunningham) Jackson, 76, of Albany, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Ellen was born in Albany, raised in Slingerlands, but lived most of her life in Albany. She was employed for a time by the New York State Dept. of Health, and left that position to raise her family. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed following politics. She also enjoyed traveling to visit her sons’ families in Ellicott City, MD and Sandwich, MA and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored.
Ellen was predeceased by her husband Joseph T. Jackson, Jr. She is survived by her sons Joseph T. Jackson and his wife Jennifer Conron Jackson of Ellicott City, MD, and Michael J. Jackson and his wife Kristine E. (Subacs) Jackson of Sandwich, MA; her sister Jean McGrane of North Palm Beach, FL; her grandchildren Matthew, Abigail, Katrina, and Ariana Jackson; and her two nephews John and Peter McGrane.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Thomas's
February 17, 2016 at 5:46 pmKeith, Aleks, Cameron amd Lilija are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
MICHAEL BURROWS
February 18, 2016 at 2:25 pmTo Joe & Michael and the Jackson family. So sorry for a loss of such a sweet an kind soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The Burrows Family
Walter & Edith Morlock and family
February 19, 2016 at 8:32 amJoe & Michael: We send our condolences to you both and your families on the passing of your Mom. We were shocked & saddened to find out that our old friend Ellen has passed.
Love
Walt & Edie
Coogan Family
February 20, 2016 at 10:15 pmJoe and Mike – so sorry to hear about about Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. The Coogan family (Philadelphia, PA)