Jay Jones (April 1939 - March 2016)
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Jay Jones, aged 76 of Cadillac, SK on March 23, 2016. Dad passed away peacefully with family by his side at Gravelbourg St. Joseph Hospital after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
Dad left to mourn his loss and treasure his memories our beautiful mother and loving wife of 57 years Marlene, us seven children; Morris (Wanda), Natalie (Russ), Bernadene (Robert), Ralph (Lorrie), Robert (Simone), Corinne (Gord) and Avalene (Ron); 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, eldest sister Elsie and numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law as well as many close friends.
Dad was the second eldest of four born April 10, 1939 at the Bradley homestead south of Cadillac. He attended school at both Fairy Lake and Cadillac until his passion for farming drew him at a young age to farm with his Dad. In 2011 we celebrated the 100 year heritage of the family farm.
Dad did not go far to find the love of his life Marlene and married on her 18th birthday, December 30, 1958. While raising seven children Mom and Dad had many animals that were enjoyed by many kids and friends. After meeting some hunters from La Ronge, Mom and Dad decided to build a cabin there in 1974 contributing to lifelong friendships with many in the community of La Ronge. The cabin quickly became and continues to be a great place where many family and friends gather.
Dad was predeceased by his father George 1981, mother Mildred 1999, brother Lynn 2006, sister Judy 2006, and very sadly a grandson Tyson 2012.
A gathering of family and friends was held at the family farm March 26, 2016. We would like to extend our Thanks to the Gravelbourg St. Joseph Hospital for the compassion and care dad received during his stay. We also greatly appreciated the phone calls, visits, cards, flowers, gifts and food from a wonderful and giving community of special friends and neighbours.