Dorothy D. Jones
Hyde Park-Dorothy D. Jones, 88, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. She was born August 28, 1926 in Elmore, the daughter of Reuben L. and Martha Wyman Draper. She was a 1944 graduate of Peoples Academy. Dorothy married Earl “Barney” Jones on February 20, 1947. Together they had five children and lived in Hyde Park. He predeceased her on November 7, 1992.
Dottie worked as a chambermaid for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, going on picnics and going on long rides to admire the foliage. Most of all, she enjoyed the many gatherings with her family!
She is survived by her children, Gary Jones of Holland; Pamela Lefevre of Johnson; Penny Millette and husband, Peter of Montpelier and Debbie Randall and husband, Darrell of Holland; special “son”, Wesley Felice of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Tippy Tilton and wife, Lisa; Dulcie Rivers and friend, Peter Neff; Chasity Fagnant and husband, Dan; Ryan Nolan; Jake Randall; Jessie Randall; Teddy Randall and Andrew Randall; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Katie Tilton; Jordan and Sawyer Fagnant; Meaghan and Landon Nolan; Hayden Bishop and Caleb Bickford a sister, Reubena Worthington of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Earl “Skipper” Jones, Jr.; a great grandson, Casey Steen; son-in-law, Edward Lefevre; brothers, Gustave Draper, Reuben Draper, Robert Draper, Delbert Draper, Max Draper, LeRoy Draper and Frederic Draper; and sisters, Margaret Andrews and Minnie Gould.
Dorothy suffered a stroke in 2008 and had been a resident at Maple Lane Nursing Home since. The family would like to extend our gratitude for the amazing care and support they gave our mother and grandmother while she lived there. We are forever grateful to them!
Services will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family at the Randolph Road Cemetery. Faith Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting faithfh.net.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Maple Lane Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, VT 05822.
