Gertrude (Birchard) Jackson, born February 19, 1926 in Shoreham, Vermont to Harry and Emma (Jones) Birchard, died peacefully at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation on June 3, 2018 with family present. Gert, also known as Dirty Gertie and as Sweetie Pie to her grandchildren, married the love of her life, Herbert Jackson on July 3, 1943. Their union lasted sixty-seven years until Herberts passing in 2010. They made their home and farmed in Bridport for many years raising their children there. Gert was active in the Bridport Fire Auxiliary. Gert worked for twenty-five years at Porter Hospital as a nurses aide and then as a Unit Clerk on evening shift. They were blessed with two children, Crystal Jackson and Evan Jackson. They made their home in Bridport until they moved to Middlebury in the early nineties to take over management of the Commons. Herbert and Gert were an integral part of the Commons community. One ambulance member remarked Gert was often there to greet the ambulance squad at the door when residents were in need. They resided at the Commons until Herberts death in January 2010. Shortly thereafter Gerts declining health necessitated the need for more care and a move to " Helens Place." Gert was an avid and prolific knitter. Hundreds, perhaps more, of hats and mittens were knit as a volunteer for RSVP and distributed through Addison County Community Action Group to warm area residents and their children. Gert was a Goodwill Ambassador for Helen Porter. She would hold hands with others and was active in Bingo and participated in many activities up until a week prior to her death. Gert was predeceased by her parents and brother; husband, Herbert; grandson, Nathan Jackson and special cousin, Pat. Gert is survived by her daughter, Crystal and husband, Reid Peck; Her son, Evan and wife, Robin. She is also survived by grandchildren, Sky, JJ, Ashley and great grandchildren Gwen, Zoe, Mac and Maci. Many thanks to everyone who loved Gert and especially to the staff of Helen Porter. Donations in Gerts name can be made to the Activities Department at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 11 at 11am at Sanderson Funeral Home in Middlebury followed by burial in Bridport Central Cemetery, Bridport, Vermont. Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Funeral Service Monday, June 11, 2018 11:00 AM Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 117 South Main St Middlebury, VT 05753 Graveside Service Monday, June 11, 2018 Bridport Central Cemetery Bridport, VT