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Gary W. Jones, 72 of South Windsor, formerly of Manchester, loving husband for forty eight years of Linda Anne (Gordon) Jones, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Manchester Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Gary was born in Trenton, New Jersey on March 26, 1945, son of the late Harry P. and Mary E. (Herstein) Jones. He lived in the Hartford area most all of his life, graduating from Hall High School in West Hartford and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Gary was a former firefighter for the city of Hartford and retired in 2007 as a custodian from the Manchester Board of Education. He was a member of Trinity Covenant Church in Manchester, Manchester V.F.W. Post 2046, and a member of the Tin Can Sailors veterans group. Gary loved to sing, and was a former member of the Navy's Blue Jacket Choir and the Trinity Covenant Church choir. With his wife, he is survived by two sons, Wayne P. Jones and his wife Melissa of Vernon, Benjamin I. Jones of Manchester, and his granddaughter, Lexus Barnett of Middletown. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl A. Jones. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, at 10:00 AM at the Trinity Covenant Church, 302 Hackmatack Street, Manchester. There are no calling hours. The Watkins Funeral Home in Manchester is assisting with arrangements. To leave a message for his family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Peter Marotta
August 22, 2018
Dear Linda and family,
I worker with Gary when he was a Firefighter at Engine Company 9 Group 4. Frank Romano was the Lt, Rudy Saccoccia was the Driver and the crew was made up of Gary, Cornel Murray, Dick Stawecki and I. It was a time when God was working in the hearts of several of us ... and Gary was one of them. He was a true friend and a Godly example to those who worked with him. I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to know him, work with him and see the glory of God's mercy work in his heart. Linda I know the time apart is painful but we are encouraged to not be as those who have no hope. 1Thess 4:13
God bless you and your family
Tim Munsie
September 15, 2017
Love to the Jones family. Coach Gary was always a special guy to me, my thoughts are with you; Mrs. Jones, Wayne, and Ben.
Dianna and Bruce Tichenor
September 15, 2017
Our Dear Sweet Friends,
We grieve with you Linda, Wayne and Ben.Your dad was a light in this confusing world. I, Dianna, met your dad at Bowers Elementary where we became fast friends and eventually where Linda and Gary became part of a wonderful small group with Bruce and me. Bruce recalls many 6:00 a.m. golf outings at Twin Hills CC. They became good friends in the woods at the 16th hole. We can't think of our dear friend Gary without laughing. So many memories of this loving man. We keep you close to our hearts as you grieve. Dianna and Bruce Tichenor
Dianna and Bruce Tichenor
September 15, 2017
Our Dear Sweet Friends,
We grieve with you Linda, Wayne and Ben.Your dad was a light in this confusing world. I, Dianna, met your dad at Bowers Elementary where we became fast friends and eventually where Linda and Gary became part of a wonderful small group with Bruce and me. Bruce recalls many 6:00 a.m. golf outings at Twin Hills CC. They became good friends in the woods at the 16th hole. We can't think of our dear friend Gary without laughing. So many memories of this loving man. We keep you close to our hearts as you grieve. Dianna and Bruce Tichenor
September 13, 2017
Linda, Ben and Wayne,
Dave and I extend our deep sorrow to you in the loss of your dear husband and father. May the memories you hold near and dear to your heart ease your grief and may God's peace surround you.
Blessings,
Dave, Mary Lou and Justin
Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester
September 13, 2017
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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