JACKSON, Helen Joan (nee Claxton) - Passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on October 15, 2012. Cherished mother of Michael (Deborah), Nancy (Carl), Linda (Anthony), Paul and Harry (Pauline). She will be missed by her 10 grandchildren and her 14 great- grandchildren. Sister of Ronald (Doreen), Douglas (Francis) and Lawrence (Audrey). Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd. (north of Lawrence Ave.), Weston, on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com