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Patricia Jones Obituary
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PATRICIA LOUISE JONES Patricia Louise (Marco) Jones, long time resident of the Delray Beach and Gulf Stream area, passed away December 2, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of James William Marco. Pat was born in New Jersey on April 9, 1929. She moved to Florida in the late 1940s. She was the wife of the late James Ellwood Jones. Pat was well known in the community. She has been a devoted supporter of the Bethesda Memorial Hospital working with their various fundraising programs, including the Annual Delray Dunes Pro-Am Golf Tournament. She has worked with the Delray Beach Culture Center on the “Old School Square Program” to restore the Cornell Museum of Art & History building, in which, a room has been named after her. In past years she has chaired the Delray Beach Historical Society Antique Show. Pat was a supporter of St. Joseph's Episcopal School. She taught Sunday school at St. Paul's Episcopal Church when she first moved to the area and has been a devoted member ever since. Her passions were gardening, tennis and her grandchildren. Pat is survived by her stepmother, Mary Marco of New Jersey, and her son Rod Jones and his wife Patty of Lantana. Also surviving Pat are her stepchildren James Dutcher of Ketchum, Idaho; Stanley Jones of Bloomington, Indiana; Kathy (Jones) Ammann of Nanyuki, Kenya; and Barbara (Jones) Hirvela of Paradise Valley, Arizona. Pat has two grandchildren, Hunter Jones and Cassandra Jones; four step-grandchildren, Christina (Dutcher) Carlson, Garrick Dutcher, Jeff Hirvela and Eric Hirvela; and two step-great-grandchildren, Arianna and Sophia Carlson. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church , 188 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach on Friday, December 8th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Old School Square, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Joseph's Episcopal School or Hospice of Palm Beach County. LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Delray Beach in charge of arrangements. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Jones
ANN CURRAN MULDOWNEY
December 6, 2006
Dear Rod, Pat will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful, caring woman. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ann and Nancye Curran
John Goodman
December 6, 2006
Dear Rod,
Your Mother was a beautiful Lady with a heart of gold. Her sincerity and love will be missed by all. Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers at this time for your loss. May the memories of her love for you, guide you in the days and years to come.
With warmest regards, John
December 5, 2006
Rod you will never forget your mother, she will always be with you. Live you life to the fullness you deserve it you are a good man and you were a loving son. Rod honey my prayers are with you and always will be.
Robert Tinker
December 5, 2006
To Rod and Family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. As with all in life passing is a part that must be accepted and endured and with time the pain of your loss will be subside and the good memories of your Mom will shine through and a smile will return to your faces. Bob and Dee Tinker
Mim George
December 5, 2006
Pat was a kind and generous friend.She contributed so much to the community,I have known her since the first day she arrived in Delray Beach and have treasured her friendship.
Cathy Nevad
December 5, 2006
On behalf of the Reichert & Nevad families; please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Beverly Reichert and family
Bonnie & Nick Cicchitto
December 5, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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