Maureen Glover Jackson, 79, of Annapolis MD, died May 20, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer. Maureen was born November 12, 1942, in Lawrence, MA, to William Glover and Katherine (McMorrow) Glover. She attended East Hampton High School in East Hampton, CT and she continued her education at University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, graduating in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science.
Following graduation, Maureen worked as a dietician in New York City, Philadelphia, and Orange County, California. In 1968, she met the love of her life, and decided to get married four months later. That marriage went on to span more than 5 decades and brought about two children and 4 grandchildren.
Maureen continued to work as a dietician until the early 1980s, when she returned to college to pursue a career in the emerging Computer Science sector. In doing so, Maureen enjoyed a successful 20+ year career as an Information Technology specialist for the State of Maryland’s Higher Education Commission.
She was known for her quiet humor, dry wit, insight, generosity, warmth, strength and determination. She enjoyed traveling abroad with her husband and dear friends and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, water aerobics, and reading, and was involved in several book clubs.
Her final days were spent in her home, surrounded by family, with a beautiful view overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
Maureen is survived by her husband, Dennis (Don) Jackson; daughter Kristie Jackson and husband Lance Swenson, son Greg Jackson and wife Erica (Struck) Jackson; grandchildren Mia Swenson (18), Ellie Swenson (14), Luke Jackson (11), and Emory Jackson (8); sisters Kathleen (Glover) Maher and Ellen (Glover) Goyette. She was preceded in death by her father, William Glover, and mother, Katherine (McMorrow) Glover.
Donations on her behalf may be made to:
American Cancer Society:
https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html
1-800-227-2345
Hospice of the Chesapeake
https://www.hospicechesapeake.org/giving/donate-now/
443-837-3385
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday July 25 at 10:30am at the United States Naval Academy chapel followed by inurnment at the Columbarium and a reception at the Naval Academy Club.
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