Jeremy Siegrest-Jones

1949 - 2016

Jeremy Siegrest-Jones

Age: 67 • South Burlington

Jeremy Siegrest-Jones age 67, of South Burlington, Vt was taken from the life he loved on Thursday, September 8, 2016 due to Multiple Systems Atrophy, a rare neuromuscular condition. He lived for more than 4 years under the care of the staff at Burlington Health and Rehab before his death. Born on May 31, 1949, he grew up in both VT and MA, and earned a BA from the University of Vermont.

His loss will be felt most keenly by his wife of 39 years, Mari of So Burlington, their daughter Emily S.J. White, 27 (Adam White) of Grand Isle, and their son Elliott, 23 of So Burlington. Jerry was fortunate to have loving sisters in his life: Aurelie Jones-Goodwin of Massachusetts, Jennifer Campion (Bill) of Rhode Island, Meredith Jones (Blair Bigelow) of Massachusetts, and Rosey Lawson of Massachusetts. He also leaves a step brother, David Jones of Vt. He was pre-deceased by his father and mother, Clayton and Helen Jones of Waterbury, Vt.

Cousin Paula Baker (Wayne) of New York called him her hero. Jerry's nieces and nephews always held a special place in his heart.

Jerry's sweet, easy nature, his generosity and sense of humor put people at ease. He was easy to love.

Jerry's work life was as diverse as his talents. He started out as a cabby in Boston, created and led a rock band that played in Boston and he was one of the pioneers at VT Public Television, producing and directing many television programs including the first Auction and served as its Production Manager. He left television to start a successful retail store, VT Army/Navy, with his wife, Mari. After 15 years at the helm of their own store, Jerry moved on to work at Kids Town, Country Home Products, where he created and worked as the Store Manager, and VT Toy & Hobby. Outside of working hours, he wrote non-fiction pieces and created large HO scale railroad displays. He loved nature, the outdoors, camping and being at home.

Jerry has requested that his ashes be scattered at his hometown Train Station in Waterbury, Vt. He and Uncle Eddy visited the beloved site every day when he was a boy. He embraced a love of trains from that time that lasted throughout his lifetime.

Jerry will be furthering the research efforts at the Mayo Clinic into Multiple Systems Atrophy.

A celebration of his life will be held at his home at 1 South Beach Rd in So Burlington beginning at 11:00 am on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Please join us in remembering a man who gently lit up our lives with a ready laugh and happy times. His good company will be remembered.

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