Marilyn J. Jackson, 78, died peacefully on March 19, 2017 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She was born in Springfield to the late Edwin and Madeline (McDonald) Jackson. She is survived by her sister Diane Kurtz of Craig, CO and her cousins and guardians Judith Theocles of Wilbraham and Mandy Magill of Monson. A Memorial Service with family and friends was held for Marilyn on Sunday, April 23rd. Wilbraham Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Marilyn�s family would like to thank her caretakers for the loving and tender care given to Marilyn at her four Wildflower Lane Group Home.