Obituary of Arthur JONES
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With sadness we announce the passing of Art, peacefully at home and with love surrounding him on Monday, May 16, 2011. Art leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years Phyllis Anne Jones (ne Rowand), his two sons Christopher and Gregory, his daughter Lanice, his grandchildren Jeffery, Willis, Eric, Minetta and Jackson. Arthur also leaves behind his sister-in law-Patricia Jones, numerous nephews, nieces, great-nieces, and great nephews. Pre- deceased by brother Eric. Arthur joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941, serving in the Demonstration Unit. After the war, Arthur entered the School of Optometry in Toronto, graduating in 1948. Arthur and Phyllis were married in 1949 and started a family in 1952. The young family moved to Edmonton in 1957 where Arthur joined The Optometrists Clinic. Art and Phyl retired to Pender Island in 1982 where they spend 25 years sailing, fishing, and entertaining family and friends. The couple moved to Calgary in 2003 to be near family. Arthur was a sailor, harmonicat, carpenter, skier, scuba diver, birder and dancer and indoor gardener. Memorial Services will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 4th Street N.W., (within the valley of Queens Park Cemetery) Friday, May 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Telephone 403-299-0111. A wake will follow at the home of Lanice Jones, 509 9th Street, N.E., Calgary. Telephone 403-668-4437. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Refugee Health Program, 23 McDougall Court NE, Calgary AB T2E 8R3, in appreciation of the support of the medical staff at CRHP,. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES Calgary Crematorium Chapel Telephone: (403) 299-0111
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