MIDDLEBURY- Herbert J. Jackson, 88, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Porter Hospital, Middlebury. Born October 21, 1921 in Shoreham, he was the son of the late David and Bernice (Sartwell) Jackson. He was a graduate of Middlebury High School. Herbert was a dairy farmer in Bridport for many years, selling his farm in 1964. He then worked as a salesman for IBA and Agway for many years. He was a member of Morning Sun Lodge #5 of Bridport and was a founding member of the Bridport Fire Department and maintained his association for over 60 years. He was a former member of the Bridport Grange and was a volunteer for Champlain Valley Agency on Aging. He was a resident manager of Middlebury Commons for 10 years. . He enjoyed fishing, puzzles, playing cards, and loved to travel and stop at every diner along the way. Family members include his wife Gertrude (Birchard ) Jackson of Middlebury; a son, Evan Jackson and his wife Robin of Salisbury; a daughter, Crystal Jackson and her husband, Reid Peck of Weybridge; a sister, Isabel Bronson of Bridport ; four grandchildren, James, Nate, Ashley and Sky Jackson; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis Jackson. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 PM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 AM Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Morning Sun Lodge, #5 Bridport with the Rev. Tim Franklin officiating. Spring burial will take place in Bridport Central Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Bridport Fire Department, P.O. Box 125, Bridport, VT 05734 or to Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 504, Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main ST., Middlebury www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.