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In Memory of
George C.
Jones
Jones
1924 - 2013
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Life Story for George C. Jones
PETERSBURG – George C. Jones Jr., passed away December 16th at Southern Vermont Medical Center after being stricken at his home on Dayfoot Road in Petersburg.
He was born in Troy, NY on October 12, 1924 to the late George D. and Esther P. Snyder Jones.
He attended Berlin Central Schools in Berlin, NY. He entered the United States Army at age 19 and with the Company 1 354th Infantry, he traveled to central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland.
Upon being discharged he was employed in various positions; WJ Cowee in Berlin; Warren Wire (General Cable) in Pownal; Art Goodemote Carpentry in Berlin; Lawrence Church’s Logging in Petersburg; and he retired from the Greyhound Bus Company in Albany in 1981.
He married Barbara Wager on July 12, 1947 and she passed away on April 22, 2011.
He was a Petersburg Volunteer firefighter for 25 years and then served as Fire Commissioner for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He taught his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed wood working and his family truly enjoyed his handmade gifts.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Sandra L. (David) Hewitt and Susan M. Jones, both of Petersburg; 5 grandchildren, Machelle (Jim) Hurlburt of Hoosick Falls, David Hewitt Jr. of Petersburg, Gretchen Gundrum ( Henry Quinones) of South Burlington, Amanda Morse and Krystyn Denue, both of Bennington; 10 great-grandchildren, Joseph Nusca, Anthony (AJ) and Ziena (Z) Hurlburt of Hoosick Falls, Joshua and Hannah Gundrum of Bennington, Eathan and Maeson Morse of Bennington, Tristan and Zachary Quinones of South Burlington, and Ian Denue of Bennington; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Jones Maynard; sister-in-law, Ruth Wager Woodcock; brothers-in-law Raymond Woodcock and Frank Grant Sr..
Per George’s request there will be no services at this time. In the spring of 2014, there will be a Memorial Life Celebration for George & Barbara Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s memory to the Petersburg Fire Department.
He was born in Troy, NY on October 12, 1924 to the late George D. and Esther P. Snyder Jones.
He attended Berlin Central Schools in Berlin, NY. He entered the United States Army at age 19 and with the Company 1 354th Infantry, he traveled to central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland.
Upon being discharged he was employed in various positions; WJ Cowee in Berlin; Warren Wire (General Cable) in Pownal; Art Goodemote Carpentry in Berlin; Lawrence Church’s Logging in Petersburg; and he retired from the Greyhound Bus Company in Albany in 1981.
He married Barbara Wager on July 12, 1947 and she passed away on April 22, 2011.
He was a Petersburg Volunteer firefighter for 25 years and then served as Fire Commissioner for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He taught his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed wood working and his family truly enjoyed his handmade gifts.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Sandra L. (David) Hewitt and Susan M. Jones, both of Petersburg; 5 grandchildren, Machelle (Jim) Hurlburt of Hoosick Falls, David Hewitt Jr. of Petersburg, Gretchen Gundrum ( Henry Quinones) of South Burlington, Amanda Morse and Krystyn Denue, both of Bennington; 10 great-grandchildren, Joseph Nusca, Anthony (AJ) and Ziena (Z) Hurlburt of Hoosick Falls, Joshua and Hannah Gundrum of Bennington, Eathan and Maeson Morse of Bennington, Tristan and Zachary Quinones of South Burlington, and Ian Denue of Bennington; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Jones Maynard; sister-in-law, Ruth Wager Woodcock; brothers-in-law Raymond Woodcock and Frank Grant Sr..
Per George’s request there will be no services at this time. In the spring of 2014, there will be a Memorial Life Celebration for George & Barbara Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s memory to the Petersburg Fire Department.
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