Obituary of Colleen Ann Jackson

COLLEEN ANN JACKSON Schenectady- Colleen Ann Jackson, 48, of Schenectady, beloved wife of Stephen M. Jackson, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side Born on January 8, 1970 in Albany, she was the daughter of Frederick F. and the late Delmarie (Chainao) White. Colleen married Stephen M. Jackson on Sept. 29, 1990 and the two cherished a loving and blessed union of 28 years before her passing. Colleen was a Registered Nurse & Certified Case Manager with Anthem Insurance Company in Albany for 24 years. In addition to her beloved husband, Colleen is survived by her father and step-mother Frederick F. & Karen White of Ballston Spa, her loving children Dakota M. (Cailin) and Cheyenne L. Jackson, her siblings Cheryl (Michael) Moore and Frederick (Kerry) White, brothers-in-laws Michael (Cheryl) Jackson and Jeff (Debbie) Jackson, and in-laws Diane (late Raymond) and Arlene Jackson. Colleen also leaves behind her lifelong friends Lisa Heffner, Eric & Maggie Lavigne, and Jimmy Carra, as well as her nieces and nephews Christopher, Brian, Daniel, Eric & Heather Jackson and Delmarie, Michael Jr., Kaleigh Moore and Briana & Colin White and great niece and nephew Olivia Hill & Bryson Jackson. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday October 18, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Colleen's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday October 19 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment will take place in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Colleen's memory to The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Albany 1 Marcus Blvd Suite#203, Albany, NY 12205 For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.