Skilled seamstress, crafter and loved to cook
MELROSE —Noreen E. (Beck) Jacobson, resident of Melrose and formerly long-time resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1 at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was 89.
Born in Astoria, Queens, NY on June 29, 1934, Noreen and her older sister, Errol were the cherished daughters of the late James and Bessie Annie (Chambers) Beck. The family moved to Everett when she was a young girl and she grew up in Everett and later graduated from Everett High School.
After high school, Noreen worked in the banking industry and it was at the Middlesex County Bank where she met her future beloved husband, Alfred. Their marriage in 1957 marked the beginning of a beautiful life together and it was on their first wedding anniversary that they became parents with the birth of their oldest child, Alfred, Jr.
Noreen’s family was front and center in her life. She was devoted to her husband, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was exceptionally active in their lives.
Noreen’s heart was as big as her many talents. A skilled seamstress, home repair expert, crafter and artisan, she had a knack for bringing beauty and warmth to everything she touched. She was a thoughtful hostess and loved to cook. Whether it was baking cookies for her grandchildren, hosting unforgettable gatherings or creating crafts for her church, Noreen’s creativity and generosity knew no bounds.
A longtime and active member of First Baptist Church of Malden, Noreen’s dedication to her faith and community shone brightly throughout her life. Noreen served on numerous boards and committees, taught Sunday School and chaired annual Holiday Fairs. Noreen loved her Lord and spent time every night reading her bible.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her artistry and her unwavering love for God, her family, her friends and the many cats and dogs that she rescued. Though she may be gone, the memories of Noreen’s kindness and creativity will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Noreen was the beloved wife of the late Alfred E. “Al” Jacobson with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. Devoted mother of the late Alfred E. Jacobson, Jr. and his surviving former wife Shelley; Lisa Jacobson of Malden; Sharon Jacobson of Malden; James Jacobson and his wife Caroline of Salem, NH; Carl Jacobson and his significant other Anna Maria Baglieri of Melrose. Loving daughter of the late James and Bessie Beck and dear sister of the late Errol Beck. Cherished grandmother of Amber Stephens and her husband Thomas; Shannon Callan and her husband Joseph; Jenna Jacobson, Lucas Jacobson, Zachary Jacobson, and great-grandmother of Jeffery Jacobson, Cole, Declan and Reid Callan; Peyton, Thomas and Jake Stephens.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather in honor of Noreen’s life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Sunday, May 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Monday, May 6 at First Baptist Church of Malden, 493 Main St., Malden, for her funeral service celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Gifts in Noreen’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Malden, 493 Main St., Malden, MA 02148 or Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. For online tribute, please visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com.
