Germaine Irene Jackson

WATERVILLE – Germaine Irene Jackson, known affectionately as “Meme” to her loved ones, was born on Dec. 7, 1933, in Waterville. Maine, to Clarence and Margaret Stewart. She passed away on Sept. 26, 2023.

Germaine grew up in Waterville, Maine, and lived in Maine for most of her life. She graduated from Waterville High School. She was employed at Laverdieres Drug Store, First National, Cottles, Hannaford and Mardens. Once she retired she was a teacher’s aide at St. John’s School in Winslow.

She loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and stayed active doing aerobics well into her eighties. Those who knew her never heard her say a bad word about anyone. Germaine’s memory will be deeply cherished by all.

Germaine is survived by her sons, Gary Jackson (Kathy) of Winslow, Rick Jackson (Mary) of Augusta, James Jackson of China, her sisters, Beverly Stewart of Waterville, Patsy Jolicoeur of Waterville, and her brother Alfred Stewart of Oakland; her grandchildren, Carrie Jackson, Jamie Jackson, Kimberly Jackson, Travis Jackson, Samantha Moore, Jody Jackson, Thor Borssen, Adam Chase, Monica Jackson, Erica Jackson, and Krista Jackson; great-grandchildren, Willow, Kendalyn, Maddyn, Landon, Keira, Brady, Chase, Jada, Kaiden, Sanova, Aiden, Brooklyn, Leah, Jackson, Jordanna, and Kylee, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Margaret Stewart. her son Bruce Jackson, her daughter Brenda Jackson, and her brothers, Clarence (Sonny) Stewart and James Stewart.

A Catholic mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Notre Dame Church with the burial to follow at St. Francis Cemetery, Grove Street, Waterville. Following the burial a celebration of life will be held at Notre Dame Church.