Lorraine (Brault) Jackson

Lorraine (Brault) Jackson, 90, of West Whately, MA, formerly of Tiverton, Fort Myers, FL, Swansea, and Fall River. Wife of the late Fall River Firefighter, Edwin J. Jackson, died Sunday, January 20, 2013. A former member of the Fall River Firefighters Auxiliary, she was employed by the former Fall River Trust Co. and worked in the Fall River School System's Special Education Dept. Lorraine's first love was spending time with friends and family whom she cherished. Giving to those around her was a constant and came naturally. While her ability to "light up a room" at any and all occasions will forever be remembered. She was never idle (into her 90's) an avid reader who also enjoyed bowling leagues, card games, Caribbean cruises, the beach, time at "The Cottage" and a really good scotch! She was accomplished at sewing, knitting, ceramics, and caring for her many precious plants. She leaves 4 children, William Jackson of Temple, NH, Nancy Reidy of Harrisburg, PA, James Jackson of Fall River, and Maureen Antaya of West Whately; grandchildren, Jennifer Gulseth, Adam Hebert, Bethany Reilly, Elise and Maren Antaya and Patrick and Brandon Jackson; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Francis and Charley Gulseth and Rowan and Reese Reilly; a sister, Yvette Ratte of Fall River; and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Edilbert and Bertha (Gagnon) Brault and the sister of the late Maurice Brault. Her funeral service will be held Thursday at 12:00 noon in the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Visitation, Thursday morning prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Please omit flowers. Donations to the charity of your choice appreciated. Private burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery.