Joyce Eleanor (Trask) Jackson

Joyce Eleanor (Trask) Jackson, 86, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Born in Peabody, MA, she was the daughter of the late Loring and Eleanor (O’Neill) Trask.

Joyce was raised in Beverly, MA and graduated from Beverly High School in 1956. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for E.G. & G. Sealol. Joyce was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Cranston. Joyce enjoyed reading, collecting antiques, painting, swimming, and going for walks.

She is survived by her beloved children, Michael W. Jackson (Linda) of Encinitas, CA, Mark W. Jackson of Thousand Oaks, CA, and Glenn R. Jackson of Wakefield, her brother, Kenneth W. Trask of Beverly, MA, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00PM at THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 3:00PM-4:00PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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