Dora P. Jackson

January 28, 1940 - January 17, 2021

BURLINGTON, VT – Dora Pauline Jackson, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, with her children at her side. Dora was born in Beecher Falls, Vt., on Jan. 28, 1940, to Alva and Marie Laure (Lachance) Paradis. Dora graduated from Canaan Memorial High School, where she excelled academically and was salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart and lifetime partner, William ("Bill") Jackson in September,1958. Dora worked at the Ethan Allen factory in Beecher Falls and then began her banking career at the Colebrook Bank. Dora and Bill moved to Milton Vt. to raise their family. She worked for, and ultimately retired from, TD Bank in Milton after decades of service. Dora was one of the original superwomen, working full-time, raising a family, taking care of her home, tending her flower gardens, forever mowing the lawn, and yet somehow always finding time to help others. The word "no" was not in her vocabulary. She was a sweet soul, a calming spirit in a world of chaos, full of love and kindness and goodness, except when she was playing cards, that is. She was loyal to her partners and ruthless to her opponents. Many a player wondered how the Dora they knew and loved disappeared when the cards were in her hands. Her family was her other love. Dora gave generously of herself to her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. In both summer and winter well into her 70s, Dora could be found outside playing baseball or sledding with those who lovingly called her Nani, followed by a batch of her renowned chocolate chip cookies. Dora received unparalleled care, compassion, and kindness from the staff at Ethan Allen Residence and, more recently, Bayada Hospice. They provided joy, music, friendship, and love to her through her final days. Her family will always be deeply grateful for their exemplary support. The world would be a better place if everyone had a bit more Dora in them. She was well-loved and is already dearly missed. Dora is survived by her daughter Janet Lee and son-in-law Glen; son Gary and partner Susan; grandchildren Katie, Abbie, Alexander, Willy, and Alexa; great-grandchildren William and L.J.; and family members Leo and Lucille Paradis, Roger Paradis, Carol Jackson, Connie Jackson, Carroll (Tom) and Janice Jackson, Robert and Lucille Jackson, Laurice Jackson, Joanne and Tom Carlson, Jeanine Fitzpatrick, Helen and Sam Curtis, Shirley Jackson, Ted and Denise Jackson, as well as many nephews and nieces. Dora was predeceased by her beloved husband Bill in October, 2020. She was also predeceased by Norman and Lucienne Paradis, Gordon and Joyce Frizzell, Richard Jackson, Paul Jackson, David Jackson, and Audrey Jackson and Bob Templeton. A mass in Dora's honor will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM. Due to COVID-19 concerns, in-person participation is discouraged. Instead, family and friends are invited to view the mass on Facebook St. Ann Church Family of Milton, VT. A graveside memorial service will be held in the summer at St. Albert’s Cemetery in West Stewartstown, NH. Information will be posted on the Jenkins & Newman website (https://www.jenkinsnewman.com/obituaries/) when arrangements have been finalized. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dora's memory can be made to the Ethan Allen Residence (a Living Well Community), Attn: Mary Mougey, 1200 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.