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1947
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2025
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Ralph Jones, III Obituary
Ralph Lyman Jones, III, 78 passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to the late Ralph Lyman Jones Jr. and Irene B. (Knickerbocker) Jones.
Ralph graduated from FDR High School in Hyde Park, NY, in 1965 and later attended the University of Maryland. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from February 1966 until his retirement in August 1986, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Following his military service, Ralph worked as a marine technician at several marinas around Lake Winnipesaukee.
On August 2, 1969, Ralph married the love of his life, Cynthia J. Gorst. Together, they shared a life filled with travel, adventure, and family. Ralph and Cyndy journeyed to England, Ireland, and many places across the United States. She was his constant companion and traveling buddy.
Ralph was a man of many passions. In his youth, he played on numerous baseball teams and was a proud member of the Pacers Drum Corps. He loved fishing, playing darts, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He enjoyed Premier League soccer and was a dedicated NASCAR fan, attending races in Loudon, Daytona, Darlington, and Charlotte. He was known for his kind and pleasant nature and his dry sense of humor.
Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Cynthia; his children Christopher G. Jones and wife Leslie A. Jones, and Aimee H. Jones and her late husband Thomas P. Dillon; and his cherished grandchildren: Kaylie Jones and fiancé Nathaniel Mangrum, Rylee Jones, Arianna Noury, Caleb Jones, Muriel Jones, Elliott Jones, and Jacob Dillon. He also leaves behind his great-granddaughter Maeve Mangrum.
He is also survived by his brothers Robert Jones (Barbara) and Richard Jones (Margret), his sister Robin Bohlmann, and brothers-in-law Bruce Gorst (Etzuko) and Fritz Gorst (Linda), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ralph will be remembered for his devotion to family, his love of the outdoors, his humor, and his gentle spirit.
To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Jones, III
Gary Nadeau
September 26, 2025
Cindy, Chris, and Aimee, I am so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a fantastic guy, and a ton of fun to be around. I have some memories with Ralph and Cindy that I will always hang on to. Fly High Ralph see you on the other side.
George Brown
August 21, 2025
Ralph, his 2 brothers Bob and Rich and I worked at the now Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, N.Y. during the summers when school was not in session. Ralph was a great guy and a hard worker. I will never forget him. May God continue to bless him.
Diane Gray
August 21, 2025
Cindy, Chris, Aimee. I am sending prayers to all and your family. Grief is hard on a family. .Diane Gray.. Pittsburg, N.H.
Linda Savoie
August 21, 2025
Many family members will miss you grandchildren and great grandchildren are our gifts.
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Jessee Gorst
August 20, 2025
Uncle Ralph, you will be missed deeply, but we smile when we think of you. You brought so much laughter, wisdom, and love into our lives. We’ll always carry the memories we shared. You may be gone from this world, but you live forever in our hearts. Until we meet again, rest peacefully and know that you are loved and celebrated, always.
Sue Shea
August 20, 2025
My condolences to Cindy and her family.
Monique Mowle
August 19, 2025
My most sincere condolences to you, Auntie Cindy, Chris and Aimee. Uncle Guy has a special place in my heart, as you all do. His warm smile, kind heart and sense of humor stay in my memories. Sending love to you all.
Richard Malena
August 19, 2025
To the Jones family,
God bless you all. As a former member of the Poughkeepsie Pacers, I have great memories of our years together at parades, competitions or exhibitions. Years that I will always treasure. I followed Ralph, a year later enlisting in the USAF! RIP, my friend ❤
Donna & Steve Berry
August 19, 2025
My favorite memory of Ralph was at a Halloween Costume Party (close to 25 years ago) He came as OJ’s Judge Lance Ito he made a ‘Side Bar” of nips on a piece of wood!! I wanted to share this to echo his funny side! We send our deepest condolences to Ralph’s entire familyThe Berry’s
Allison Osterhoudt-Bradford
August 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss of Ralph. He was so very much liked & revered by so many just like his daddy, Mr Ralph Jones. ❤
Allison Osterhoudt-Bradford
August 19, 2025
With sincere love, prayers & sympathy to Ralph and his family.
A fellow Pacer from
Nashville, Tn
Allison Osterhoudt - Bradford ❤
Kathy Adams
August 19, 2025
Prayers for y'all, cherish your memories and know he is always with you. God bless y'all, love cousin Kathy Adams
Patricia and Tom Mix
August 19, 2025
We are so very very sorry for your loss. Ralph was a wonderful man. He has a wonderful family. God bless you all
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