Virginia 'Gin' A. (Wigley) Jackson
Virginia A. “Gin” (Wigley) Jackson, 76, a longtime resident of Avon, died Saturday, April 6, 2024 after a brave 2 year battle with lung cancer. Born in Littleton, NH, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. & Mary E. (Coleman) Wigley, and the beloved wife for almost 50 years to Albert Jackson.
Gin spent her early childhood years in South Boston before the family settled in Randolph. She attended Tower Hill School, and completed her education as a graduate of Randolph High School. Over the years she worked several jobs, starting with Grants, Randy Sneaker Factory, and Hollywell Nursing Home. After taking a position with Norwood Hospital, she earned her certificate at Laboure College in nutrition, working in that department for 25 years until her retirement.
It was 60 years ago at the age of 16, that Gin met the love of her life, Al Jackson at an art class for people with cerebral palsy at the Furnace Brook School in Quincy. Their strong Catholic faith, love of family, and car rides would fill their lives together over the years. They bought a house in Avon and made it their home for almost 50 years. With nothing but a road atlas, they traveled to over 30 states and Canada with no reservations, just pilot and co pilot enjoying the scenery and each other’s company.
Gin loved nothing more than spending time with her large extended family. Along with her husband Al, she is survived by her siblings, Lorraine Scolponeti & her husband Joseph of West Roxbury, Denise Paskell & her husband Cliff of East Bridgewater, and Charles Wigley of Brockton, her sisters in law, Anne Claise & her husband Robert of Princeton, and Jan Esancy of Pembroke, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.
Besides her parents, Gin was predeceased by her sister, Arlene Esancy, her brother in law, Richard Esancy, and her niece, Justine West.
Family and friends will honor and remember Gin’s life by gathering for a time of visitation in the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 S. Main St. Randolph on Tuesday morning, April 16th from 9-10:30AM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, 87 N. Main St. Avon, at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Avon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Virginia’s name to: Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Gift Processing, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129. You may also donate online at giving.lahey.org. Please make checks out to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and include "In Memory Of [name]" and Lung Cancer Research Fund on the memo line or in an enclosed note.
Guestbook
First Name: Fran
Last Name: Small
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State: ME
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Entry Date: 04/12/2024
So sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Only fond memories of our neighbors on the other side of the lilac bushes. Prayers and best wishes for the family.
Fran Small & Family
First Name: Mary
Last Name: Wigley
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: unites states
Entry Date: 04/16/2024
I love you forever