Passed away, after a sudden illness, on Saturday, April 11th, 2020, at the Etobicoke General Hospital, Richard (Dick) William Jones of Tillsonburg and formerly of Toronto and Vienna in his 88th year. Born in Tillsonburg, Richard started his teaching career in Vienna Public School, later he taught music at Chinguacousy Secondary School, Brampton until his retirement. He had a lifelong hobby of bodybuilding and organized and was M.C. at some competitions. He was Associate Editor of “Muscle Magazine,” published in Toronto. Survived by a cousin Gwen in Bolton, and a cousin Will in Barrie. Predeceased by his parents Albert (Bert) Victor Jones and the late Edith Florence (Butler) Jones.
In keeping with Richard’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted, with confidence, to the MAURICE J. VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOMES – BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238. Memorial donations to the “Canadian Cancer Society” or to the “United Way of Canada” can be made through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Richard William Jones April 11th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario