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Richard “Dick” Jones passed away peacefully in his 80th year, in the presence of loved ones. Beloved, adoring husband of almost 60 years to Anne Jones (née Cummings). Loving, supportive father of Ken Jones (Lisa Lane), Rick Jones (the late Corina), Dave Jones, Carolyn Holmes (Dan), and Nancy Jones (Andrew Harvey). Cherished, jokester grandfather of Ryan (Erin), Connor (Bram), Boden, Curtis, Reed, Maxwell, Jacob, Grant, Cameron, Kelsey, Jordy, and Olivia. He is survived by his two sisters, Mary Lou (Morris) and Elizabeth (John). Richard was born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, and moved to Cobourg to pursue a career in education. He was a dedicated educator and principal in the PVNC Catholic District School Board for 35 years. His greatest legacy is the family cottage which he built on Big Cedar Lake - it will forever be his favourite place to share with family and friends. Richard loved his wife, his family, his cards, and a good pun. We will miss his wisdom, guidance, kindness, and most of all his wonderful sense of humour. Friends may call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg on Friday, May 3rd from 4 - 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Michael’s Church, (corner of Division and University Ave.) on Saturday, May 4th at 2 p.m. Following cremation, interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Cobourg. If desired, memorial donations in memory of Dick can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Steeple Fund at St. Mary’s Church Grafton. Condolences at maccoubrey.com.
DearAnne & Family, so sorry to hear about Richards death. I didn’t know about his passing in time to attend. I talked to Norma( Harrington) Guerin @ a music gathering last Saturday night & she told me. Richards obituary was a wonderful tribute to a person who will be truly missed but not forgotten. Thinking of you & sending Prayers. Mickey????
Jones family,I had the pleasure of getting to know Dick more at the legion at the card table, but especially on the snooker table. We had lots of fun on the table, Dick played well and always had little quips to share with everyone.It was an honour to know him and I think I played the last game of snooker with him as a partner at the legion...black ball game, we pulled it off..imagine that!!!
Our family's condolences on the sad news of Dicks passing. Our family has many fond memmories of Dick & his fun & happy demeanor. He was always kind & sincere whenever we crossed paths. RIP !The Meade families
Dear Rick and FamilyI was saddened to hear the news of your father's passing. He was a kind and gentle man who guided so many during his years as a teacher and principal. Keep your memories close during this difficult time and remember to let yourselves laugh, smile and cry when you think of him. He's smiling down on all of you from heaven now. Take care. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We were saddened to learn of Richard passing on, he will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to your family. We remember Dick as a wonderful principal and a kind man.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Steeple Fund
My memories of Mr. Jones are intertwined with my visits to Big Cedar Lake to see Dad & Ali. He would cruise over in his boat, join us for a beer, then entertain us with an array of witty anecdotes and funny jokes. His curiosity, kindness and humour made me feel like part of the "Big Cedar" family, something I will always cherish. Thank you, Mr. Jones.My deepest sympathy to Anne, Carolyn, Dan and the entire Jones family. Much love to you all. Allison & Kevin
Dear Anne and Family,My deepest sympathy for the loss of of your husband and father. Dick was my first Principal in 1981 at St. Mary's in Port Hope. What an amazing way to start my teaching career! He was a kind, compassionate leader from whom I learned so much, especially how to laugh and not take things too seriously! My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May your memories of many happy times together bring you peace and comfort at this time.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.
Aunt Anne and Family - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Richard. His wit and sense of humour were something I always appreciated and enjoyed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just try to remember, he will always be with you in the memories. Close your eyes, hold your hands close to your heart, and remember him. Those memories will make it seem like he is sitting across from you having tea, or playing cards....God bless you all at this difficult time.....John 14:1 - "Don't be troubled. you trust God, now trust in Me. There are many rooms in my Father's home and I am going to prepare a place for you.....When everything is ready , I will come and get you so that you will always be with me where I am"....Today, Uncle Richard is in Paradise....be happy for himfrom Paul Cummings (Nephew)
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Steeple Fund
Our love and condolencesColline, Eric, Brian and Hunter
Sorry for the loss. I know how much he meant to everyone.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Steeple Fund
Sincere condolences to Anne and all the family. Dick was a great mentor to me when I took the principalship at St. Francis of Assisi. His humour, compassion for all students and willingness to help his colleagues will long be remembered as just some of his gifts. He spoke of balance in life, the importance of family and his love of his cottage projects. May he rest in peace. The family will be in thoughts and prayers as you celebrate his life and move forward together as Dick would have wanted.
Mr. Jones was the greatest math teacher I had at St. Michael School. When he knew I was not understanding the arithmetic equations in class, he would take me in after school for tutoring until I understood. On the other hand, if I warranted a detention I, likely with others, got a long division equation that he knew would take an hour to finish. After I graduated from school, I saw Mr. Jones and called him that. He said It is Dick. When ever he saw me he called me Roddy. Rest in Peace Good and Faithful Servant.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Vincent de Paul Society
He was such a wonderful man. Such a great guy. Jim had fun playing cards against him. He also was a wonderful principal. We are very sorry for your loss. Sending all our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Christelle Jubenville
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ANN & FAMILY . BERNIE & SHELLY
Our sincerest condolences to the Jones family for your loss. Dick was a great guy and will be missed at Big Cedar, but will never be forgotten. Being part of the first generation of cottagers on our north shore along with my parents Herb and Carol was something we are forever grateful for, as we would not have what we do without their efforts. All the best, and his legacy will always live on at the lake.
My condolence to the family. Always enjoyed playing cards with Dick.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Vincent de Paul Society
My sincere condolences to all of your family.
Dear Ann, Carolyn and all of the Extended Jones Family;We are all so very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Dick. In our limited contact, we all greatly enjoyed his company...and certainly know how special the cottage was to him and all of you!May your many wonderful memories help sustain you in this very difficult time.Much Love and Sincere Sympathy,Jay and Shar and The Kilburn Family
My deepest condolences on the loss of such a fine educator, a gentleman , a mentor, a wonderful person. Dick always made me smile, had a great perspective and such a big smile. He taught me many lessons, all of which I carry with me today.Sending all of the family peace and love.
My cousin Richard was such a character. He could have had a successful career as a stand up comic. I guess it is a good thing that didn't happen because I always heard that he was an amazing teacher and principal. His sense of humour was wonderful. I think he was very much like his mother, my aunt Catherine. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Jones was my favourite teacher...Grade 9 at St.Michaels'..1963. Seems like yesterday.Later (much later) Mr.Jones taught my children.Great sense of humour, great educator. Made learning & school enjoyable. deeply missed, but not forgotten.
I met Dick only briefly but he treated me as if we had been life-long friends. I met him while visiting with my school-mate, Fred Schultz and he showed such hospitality and warmth that he made an indelible impression even after many years have passed. My heartfelt condolences to Dick's family and the Big Cedar Lake community.Larry Moore of Lexington, Ohio
Anytime I met Dick, on the street or where ever, we would always say that sometime we’d have lunch. We never got to having lunch and now I am sorry about that. He was a cool, honest, and fair person.Peter
We are so sorry to read of Dick’s passing. He was a wonderful Principal to work for. He brought such caring and also such humour to the job. He was a good teacher as well : he taught us all how to give a child a choice and this lesson served me well as librarian, parent and human being. Our condolences to the whole family. Farewell Dick.Sherry and Paul Sweet
Dear Nancy, You are so loved. May the love of family and friends comfort you at this difficult time. Sending hugsDiane Mather
My sympathies to you Anne and your family. Dick was a great man and a wonderful principal. It was an honor to work for him. Heaven just might not be the same with him up there cracking jokes!
Dick taught Me at St. Mikes. Remember him as a man with a sense of humour and a great teacher. My condolences to his family and friends. Well remembered and respected after 50 plus years.
please accept my condolences. I only met Mr.Jones on two occasions. The first at Nancy and Andrews wedding. The second at dinner with family. He was a very kind and thoughtful man. My thoughts are with Mrs.Jones and family.Fondest loveAnnette Young
Sorry to hear of Mr. Jones passing. He was my principal at St Mary's School in my grade year and I remember him well as he was the only one I ever got the "strap" from 3 times on each hand. I of course did deserve it at the time. He was a good man.
Dick was a very welcoming usher at St Michael's in the late 90s, when I had a children's choir that sang for the Saturday night Mass. He was always wonderful to speak with. May he rest in peace.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Steeple Fund
Dick was a wonderful teacher My children always liked him. He will be missed.
Dear Ann and Jones Kids,Dick will surely be missed and please accept our sincerest condolences from all the Stewarts. I fondly remember fishing with Dick at our home Horizons on Rice Lake in the summers and how he just loved cracking jokes till sun-down (and moon-rise). He showed me a few tips too, I still use today Pickerel fishing.I am sorry for your loss, but what a guy! Camille and I are thinking about all of you during this difficult time. Peace.John & Camille Stewart
I have a heavy heart for the loss of your father. He did love his cards & had a great sense of humour. I will miss him.