Elizabeth "Betsey" Wadhams Jackson of Westfield MA, formerly of Longmeadow MA, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018.  Born in Springfield MA on March 26, 1952, Betsey was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Lois R. Jackson. She grew up in Longmeadow, attended Converse Street School and the Woods School (Langhorne, PA), and graduated from West Springfield High School.  Despite a lifetime of challenges, Betsey always had a big smile, a robust sense of humor and a love of dogs. In 1997, she moved to a Pathlight residential home in Westfield where she received the best of care. For several years, she was employed by the Work Opportunity Center, Baraco in Agawam, a day work program for people with special needs.  Betsey leaves behind sisters, Ann Jackson and Louise Lombardi, a brother Craig and his wife Deanne, brother-in-law Ernie Lombardi, niece Skye Sherrington, nephews Rob Lombardi and his wife Liz, Christopher Lombardi and Jonathan Jackson, and her amazing, devoted Pathlight caretakers Siena, Angie, Vicky and Michelle. A private burial will be held at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to  Pathlight Residential Services, 220 Brookdale Drive, Springfield MA 01104