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Norine Jones Obituary
She was born in Norridgewock on Sept. 15, 1932, the daughter of Frank Vernon Keene and Mildred (Braddock) Keene. She attended Eaton School in Norridgewock and Skowhegan High School.
On June 7, 1952, she married her soulmate Roland C. Jones, and they shared 51 loving years together.
Prior to retirement, she worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, in Plainville, Conn. In 1968, she and her family moved back to Maine, where she sold Avon in town. That's how she rekindled old friendships and made many new friends. She drove school bus for School Administrative District 54 for a short time, and she also worked for Norrwock shoe in Skowhegan until they closed.
Norine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a true friend to all, and she loved her God!
She was a life-time member of the First Congregational Church of Norridgewock, where she had a dream and helped with the rebirth of the new church. She served her church as deaconess for years and sang in the choir. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star, which she served several years as worthy matron, and represented the state of Iowa for her chapter. She was a member of the Eaton & Norridgewock Alumni Association, and she looked forward to seeing her old classmates each year.
She enjoyed reading Westerns, doing word searches, square dancing, and traveling to far away places. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time throughout the years camping with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roland C. Jones. She is survived by her three children, Nancy, Dean and Glenn Jones, all of Norridgewock; a brother, Howard Keene, and wife Shirley of Fairoaks, Calif.; grandchildren Ryan Jones and wife Amy of Norridgewock, McKenzie Jones of Ocala, Fla., Adria Callan of Solon, Sarah Jones of San Francisco, Calif., Emily Jones of South Lake Tahoe, Nev., and Amber Carter and boyfriend Dylan of Fairfield. Norine had two special great-grandchildren, Megan and Cody Jones of Norridgewock, whom she loved dearly and enjoyed watching grow and play daily. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many special friends who she held dear to her heart. She will be sadly missed by her devoted daughter, Nancy, who cared for her for many years.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the First Congregational Church of Norridgewock, Sunday school building fund.
Special thanks go to all the nurses, the doctor, and staff at Cedar Ridge Nursing Center in Skowhegan for their great care and comfort toward my mother and her family during our time of need. God bless you all.
Visiting hour will be Thursday, May 26, from 1 to 2 p.m., with a funeral service starting at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Norridgewock.
Arrangements are by Giberson Funeral Home, 40 Maple St., Madison.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norine Jones
Karen Keene
May 25, 2011
Nancy, Glenn, Dean and Families, Your Uncle Howard, Aunt Shirley and cousins in California are so very saddened by the loss of your mother, my dad's sister and our aunt. We have very fond memories of her and that great sense of humor. The other entries in the guest book certainly show how well loved she was by your community, family and friends. I realize that we really missed out by being on the other side of the country. Take care and please stay in touch.
May 22, 2011
So sorry we have lost such a charming member of our community in which she participated to the fullest. Just about everyone knew her and loved her. Her wonderful sense of humor will not soon be forgotten. Rest in peace with your beloved family who have gone before. Lucille Greer
The Bacon's
May 21, 2011
To Norine's family: Our deepesy sympathy, Your Mother was a wonderful, fun loving person that touched everyone's heart. She was part of my family of neighbors. She played with me , she babysat me, we grow-up together. She was by far a better ball player than some of the boys in our group. We sang in the choir tog. Laughing was her wonderful gift. She and Bette are tog. now, both so badly missed. God Bless all of you and know she is your guarding Angel from now on. She and James had great times tog. in the same class i high school. Lovingly Rosalie & James Bacon
Erma & Jack Zaiser
May 20, 2011
My memories of Norine are from Eastern Star, for some reason I couldn't remember her first name, so she told me to call her "Hey" Jones and I most always would. She was a great person, so Rest In Peace "Hey Jones"
May 20, 2011
Dear Nancy, Glenn and Dean and your children, It is times like these when I wished we lived closer, but we will get together this summer when we are back in Maine and have some time of "remembering". Your Mom and I were like sisters in many ways, our Moms were best friends so it was natural for us to be.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Jeanette and Fred
Joe and Nanci Greene
May 20, 2011
Nancy, we will miss your mother, her sense of humor her beautiful singing voice, and our Sunday after-church outings wityh her. She will be a welcome addition in God's heaven and will keep Him laughing for sure!
Bob Pettersen
May 20, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of Norine. She was a long time friend and classmate. I took lots of abuse from her each summer my family visited Sunset Camps in Smithfield...and loved every moment of it. She will be missed by me and many. "God" bless her.
Linda Williams
May 20, 2011
Nancy, Glenn and Dean, so sorry to hear of Aunt Norine's death. I enjoyed many years and many trips with her. I can truly say she was a riot. Some of the things she got me into. My thoughts are with you at this time.
May 20, 2011
Glenn, sorry about the loss of your mother.My thoughts will be with you and all the families.
Farrilyn Chase
Iris Clark
May 20, 2011
May loving memories surround all of you,
and the Grace of God love and comfort you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Iris & Leona
Clark Cowett
Mary Estes Rowell
May 20, 2011
Nancy our prayers go out to you and your family for the loss of your mother. she was a very thoughtful woman. We went to school together for many years and had a lot of fun. she will be greatly missed.
Lori Young French
May 20, 2011
Nancy and family, I am sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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