Stuart E. Jones

WINCHENDON – Stuart E. Jones, 76, of Stuart, FL and Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 25th in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on September 26, 1937, son of the late Alfred W. Jones and Mildred (Fales) Jones Aalto and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  In recent years, he spent winters in Stuart, FL and summers at Peaceful Pines Campground.

Stu worked for many years at New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Peterborough, NH, where he was a supervisor, until his retirement.  During the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.  He enjoyed playing golf, horse shoes, and playing cards, in addition to spending time with his family.  Stu was a member of the PACC and was active in events at his community mobile home park, Natalie Estates, in Florida.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Janet E. (Bitzer) Jones; five children, Richard L. Jones and his girlfriend Patricia Cormier of Baldwinville, Brian K. Jones and his wife Joanne of Dublin, NH, Kimberly S. Casey and her husband Brian of Port Charlotte, FL, Collene E. Sandagon and her husband Mark of Gardner and Jennifer A. Stewart and her boyfriend Eric of San Antonio, TX; thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one sister Dorothy Jones of Gardner and several nephews and nieces.  A brother, Howard Jones, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 1st at 10 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  The Rev. Russell Grant will officiate.

Burial, with military honors, will follow in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Monday, June 30th from 5 to 7 P.M.

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