Salem…..

Eric Jackson, age 18, of Salem, son of Cheryl (O'Neil) Jackson of Salem and the late Russell Jackson, died at home unexpectedly Friday evening, December 31, 2010 after being stricken with acute appendicitis. He is the brother of Greg and Mitch Jackson of Salem.

Born in Beverly, he was raised and educated in the Southboro, MA with his extended family Jim and Joyce Barton and Alex Scnchez. He had graduated in the Class of 2010 from Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro where he was a member of both the Aname Club and the Drama Club. He also loved cooking and animals.

Eric had a talent for filmmaking and had created many videos which have been posted to You Tube in the past.

Eric is also survived by his maternal grandmother Joan O'Neil of Wolfboro, NH ; three uncle David O'Neil of Methuen, Kevin O'Neil of Salem and Shawn O'Neil of New Hampshire; an aunt Kristen Buck of Beverly and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

His Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday January 8, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the Church of the Nazarene, 556 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. At the family's request, there are no visiting hours. Interment will be private. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center,, P.O. Box 749596, Los Angeles, CA 90074-9596 . For online guest book or additional information please call 978 7440497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.