KENNEBUNK — Nan Gray Jackson, 79, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. 

She was born in June of 1940, in Bangor, to parents Norman H. Gray and Mavis Fox Gray.

Nan grew up in Fryeburg and Lovell, and always loved the area. She attended Fryeburg Academy before studying at University of Maine at Orono. It was while at Orono that she met her lifelong partner and future husband, Howard Jackson. They were married in 1961. She worked as a teacher after graduating from Orono. Nan returned to school, earning a nursing degree, and later went on to receive her master’s degree in Social Work. 

Nan and her husband moved to Scarborough in 1972, where they would live for the next 30 years before retiring to winters in Florida and summers at their camp in Stoneham.

Nan was well-read, caring and full of life. Her jovial spirit and trademark laugh will continue in the memory of all who knew her. Her dedication to her community through civic engagement leaves a legacy of inspiration to her family.

Nan is survived by her husband, Dr. Howard C. Jackson of Orono; her son, Mark S. Jackson; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at Hobbs Funeral Home, 671 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Nan to a college fund set up for her grandchildren: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-nan-gray-jackson