Herbert A. "Bud" "Herbie" Jones Sr.

Herbert 'Herbie/Bud' A. Jones Sr., 70 PORTLAND -- Herbert 'Herbie/Bud' A. Jones Sr., 70, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 11, 2009, at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Boston, Mass., to the late Morrell W. Jones and Alice Peterson and grew up on Peaks Island. He's a graduate of Portland High School (1957) and Maine Maritime Academy (1962). Bud served as a marine engineer for American Export Lines and Farrell Lines for 35 years. Known affectionately as 'Buddy' to his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Dorothy 'Dotty' A. Clancy, he enjoyed summers boating, lobstering, and relaxing with family and friends on Peaks Island. He was an active member of the Portland Elks, Eagles, and Amvets Clubs. Bud is survived and fondly remembered by his wife, Dotty; and his six children, Maria Fasulo LaBonte and her husband Brian of Gorham, Maureen DiFiore Chick and her husband Bill of Charleston, S.C., Bud Jones Jr. and his wife Sandy of South Windsor, Conn., Michael Jones and his wife Linda of Ipswich, Mass., Arthur Jones and his wife Kathy of South Portland, and April DeCourcey and her husband Patrick of Cumberland. He is survived by 17 grandchildren, Andy, Ben and Cassy Fasulo, Danielle DiFiore, Samantha and Katie Chick, Christopher, Nicholas, and Christiana Jones, Anna, Carina, Sam and Max Jones, MacKenzie and Keenan Jones, and Logan and Payton DeCourcey. Bud is also survived by his sisters, Eleanor Jones and Nancy Gaulin and his brother, Kenneth Jones. He was predeceased by his brother Arthur and his granddaughter, Sara Jones. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. at Jones, Rich, and Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A funeral service will held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Bud's name to American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association Herbert A. Jones Sr. Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home & Cremation Service 775-3763