Obituary of Jesse Jones

JONES, Jesse - Passed away peacefully on April 3, 2012 at Henley House in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beloved Audrey (1980). Devoted Dad of Brian (Kris) and Tom (Linda). Loving Papa to Keith (Julie), Jesse and Matthew and cherished great grandpa to Charlotte. Also survived by his sister Doreen (Ken) Kavanagh and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Albert (Doris) and Ken, and his sisters Eva, Vera (Bill) and Ada (Milton). Jesse was born and raised in St. Catharines, where he retired from General Motors after 43 years of service. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy in World War 2 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #24, the Grantham Masonic Lodge and the Lincoln Chapter of the Eastern Star. The family extends their sincere gratitude to the entire staff of Henley House, especially those in Lakeside Park for their compassion and care. Jesse's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Saturday, April 7th from 9-9:45am. A service to celebrate his life will follow in the funeral home chapel at 10am with burial to follow in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.