Joseph Gilbert (Joe) Jones
Born In: Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia
Born: February 18th, 1940
Passed in: North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Passed on: October 25th, 2016
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Jones, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at the Northside General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bras d’Or on February 18, 1940, Joe was the son of the late George and Annie Jones.
Joe worked as a truck driver and in later years owned Bras d’Or Taxi and worked for Canada Post until his retirement. Joe loved spending time with family and friends, playing cards and was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Iris (Harrietha) Jones and his children, Liam (Diane), Port Colborne, Lisa MacDonald (Peter), Dartmouth, Gail Jessome, Dartmouth, Paul, Fort McMurray and Carl (Alicia), Bras d’Or. Joe is also survived by his six grandchildren, Holly, Kelly, Alicia, Brandon, Nicole and Matthew; sisters, Thelma Adams and Lorraine Aylward, both of Ontario and his brother-in-law, Russell Harrietha, Point Aconi.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son-in-law, Raymond Jessome; sisters, Mary Nugent and Rachel Gordon and brothers, Garfield, Wilfred, Arthur and David. In accordance with Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or, with Fr. Peter McLeod officiating, with interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. A reception will take place in the parish hall, following the service. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
