Parcourez la nécrologie de Wesley ‘Wes’ Jones 1928 2025 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles
Wesley Byron Jones passed away peacefully in his family home
in New Glasgow on Saturday, Feb. 15th, 2025. Born in Moncton, New
Brunswick on Feb. 12th, 1928, he was the son on the late Gurney Jones
(River Glade, NB) and Vivenne (Dimock) Jones (Windsor, NB). Through
Dad’s 20 years spent in Moncton, the makings of many
life-long friendships that continued through his life began; as well,
the early beginnings of his interest in business took shape. His move
to New Glasgow was considered a major move, as Dad literally moved to
a town where he didn’t know a single
person.
Now working at Ross Furs, he soon found New Glasgow to be his
new home. From his boarding house on Abercrombie Road, Dad made many
new friendships. This eventually led to meeting Marjorie MacIntosh of
Stellarton and to their wedding on June 11th 1955. Settling into their
new home on Forbes Street, the raising of their family soon
began.
And Wes did have an eye for business. Beginning at a young
age he was very entrepreneurial (even before his teens), and it is not
surprising that after working with Ross Furs for 15 years, he bought
the business. Confidence from this led to further endeavors including,
along with a partner, bringing both a Motorcycle and Snowmobiling
Franchise to Pictou County. Wes then moved into building homes on
spec, followed by an interest in a printing business. After the
acquisition of Island Furriers, he went on to acquire numerous rental
properties, both commercial and residential.
Wes always found time to be involved in the community. In his
younger years he was in Cadets, a member of the Student Council,
involved with Tyros, member of the Senior Choir and active in sports.
Through time, he became deeply involved in the Lions Club of New
Glasgow, followed by over 50 years in both the Gyro Friendship Club
and the Albion Masonic Lodge.
Dad and Mom simply made sure family came first in anything
they did. This included everyone being together at the summer cottage,
weekend family winter getaways at the farm, packing up the family car
for the monthly trips to Moncton, and the family summer camping trips
throughout Atlantic Canada with the Doane family. Dad did love his
overseas travel back in the 60’s/70’s. He often
spoke fondly of his experiences traveling with the Moores and their
experiences in Eastern Germany, UK and Northern Europe. Then there
were his reunions with his Moncton friends – every year with
Dave, John, Joe, Peter and more. And the Moncton families became part
of our lives as well.
When having time to himself, Dad loved to build. From his
teen years to well into retirement, he constructed numerous wood
projects for the family. Other things he loved and spent considerable
time enjoying included boating, collecting, golfing with his regulars,
Bob, Jim, Emerson and Bill, Monday night poker, and monthly Investment
Club meetings. Being a Grampie was something he cherished. He looked
so forward to their coming for visits.
Besides Dad’s parents, Wes was predeceased by his
wife, Marge, and sister Isabelle Budd. He is survived by his daughter,
Karen, New Glasgow; son, Gregory Lloyd (Jane) and their children,
Michael John Wesley (Amy), great-grandchildren, Conan and Maeve, Tampa
Fla, Ryan Lloyd Turner Jones (Natali), Dubai AUE; son, Kevin Wesley
(Patty) and their children, Michael Thomas Lund (Jillian), Gregory
James Lund, Amy Marie Brown, Charlottetown, great-grandchildren,
Darcie MacArthur, Timothy, Jillian, Jessica, and Oliver Brown; son,
Ronald Bruce (Mary) and their children, Christopher John Wesley
(Luiza), Calgary, Katelyn Marjorie, Halifax, and Michelle Lauren
(Ian), Edmonton; and nieces, Roxanne, Wendy; nephews, Rick, Dan and
Lee, Moncton.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation
to Dr. Barclay and his wife Caroline who, with their monthly calls and
visits over the last 5 years, provided the best comfort, reassurance
and attention possible. Dr. Alten Kirk and Lorraine were also
invaluable in their involvement. And with Dr. Kwasnik and Debbie
coming onboard, Dad was in the best care possible. We would also like
to acknowledge teams making up the Aberdeen Hospital, EHS, Continuing
Care, and VON. There are far too many to name individually, but you
were invaluable in being there for our father.
And of special note, there is one person who has been there
every day for the last six years, caring for, being compassionate,
providing minute-by-minute attention, and nurturing beyond, and
that’s Audrey Ranni. Audrey was nothing short of an angel
who landed to be with our father.
We, and on behalf of our father, thank you
all.
Funeral 2pm Wednesday, February 26, at Trinity United Church,
151 Temperance Street, New Glasgow, with Rev. Donna Tourneur
officiating. Reception to follow. Donations in his memory may be made
to the Pictou
County Palliative Care Society. Arrangements are under the
direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
1928 2025
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