Roland Jones Waldoboro, Maine Obituary

Roland Jones

Roland F. Jones, 92, of Jefferson passed away at the VA Medical Center Togus on Thursday February 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1922 to Wilder and Grace Jones in Jefferson. Roland attended local schools and went on to working at a young age. He then joined the Army in 1942. He was very dedicated and proud of his service for our country and freedom. On January 25, 1947 he married Geraldine Jones. Together they had nine children. Roland worked many years in forestry and excavation. You could always find him outside working. He was very devoted to providing for his wife and children. Roland enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and bowling. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW and dedicated to (DAV) Disabled American Veterans. He was in the Red Ball Express Convoy during WWII. His tour included Northern France, the Rhineland, and central Europe. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the Euro-African East Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the Motor Vehicle Drivers Award. Roland is predeceased by: his daughter Diana son Steven grandson Joshua brothers: Tom, Cliff, Linwood and Raymond Jones sisters: Doris Boynton and Dorothy Hodgkins He is survived by: His wife Geraldine (Achorn) Jones Sons: Ronald and his wife Carol of Jefferson Wayne and his wife Carol of Jefferson Dana and his wife Paula of Nobleboro Daughters: Donna and her husband David Burns of Whiting Sandra and her husband Carl Mathieu of Vassalboro Brenda Jones and her husband David Page of Damariscotta Cathy and her husband Rob Leavitt of Damariscotta Grandchildren: Brett Jones, Bethany Perry, Angela Sprague, Rebecca Burns Hanscom, Robert Burns, Greg Burns, Mary Gurney, Eric Burns, Ashley Mathieu, Michelle Mathieu, Jessica Sullivan, Caleb Jones, Jacob Jones, Jamie Barstow, Christopher Barstow, Kyle Jones, Ryan Jones, Tyler Leavitt, Dylan Leavitt, Ryley Leavitt, Evan Jones and Emma Jones Great grandchildren: Conor Jones, Hallee Jones, Paige Perry, Olivia Perry, Emily Sprague, Logan Hanscom, Lucas Hanscom, Olivia Hanscom, Jordan Burns, Brendon Burns, Griffin Burns, Ellie Burns, Steven Burns, Johanna Sullivan, Jason Jones, and Ashlyn Jones Great great grandchild: Remington Hanscom A graveside service will be held in the spring at Shuman Cemetery. Service information will be announced in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Roland’s behalf to the: Lincoln County Animal Shelter 27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb, ME 04556 or to the Waldoboro American Legion 181 Jefferson St. Waldoboro, ME 04572. Services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home of Waldoboro. To share condolences please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com
August 30, 1922 - February 19, 201508/30/192202/19/2015
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Roland F. Jones, 92, of Jefferson passed away at the VA Medical Center Togus on Thursday February 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1922 to Wilder and Grace Jones in Jefferson. Roland attended local schools and went on to working at a young age. He then joined the Army in 1942. He was very dedicated and proud of his service for our country and freedom. On January 25, 1947 he married Geraldine Jones. Together they had nine children. Roland worked many years in forestry and excavation. You could always find him outside working. He was very devoted to providing for his wife and children. Roland enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and bowling. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW and dedicated to (DAV) Disabled American Veterans. He was in the Red Ball Express Convoy during WWII. His tour included Northern France, the Rhineland, and central Europe. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the Euro-African East Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the Motor Vehicle Drivers Award. Roland is predeceased by: his daughter Diana son Steven grandson Joshua brothers: Tom, Cliff, Linwood and Raymond Jones sisters: Doris Boynton and Dorothy Hodgkins He is survived by: His wife Geraldine (Achorn) Jones Sons: Ronald and his wife Carol of Jefferson Wayne and his wife Carol of Jefferson Dana and his wife Paula of Nobleboro Daughters: Donna and her husband David Burns of Whiting Sandra and her husband Carl Mathieu of Vassalboro Brenda Jones and her husband David Page of Damariscotta Cathy and her husband Rob Leavitt of Damariscotta Grandchildren: Brett Jones, Bethany Perry, Angela Sprague, Rebecca Burns Hanscom, Robert Burns, Greg Burns, Mary Gurney, Eric Burns, Ashley Mathieu, Michelle Mathieu, Jessica Sullivan, Caleb Jones, Jacob Jones, Jamie Barstow, Christopher Barstow, Kyle Jones, Ryan Jones, Tyler Leavitt, Dylan Leavitt, Ryley Leavitt, Evan Jones and Emma Jones Great grandchildren: Conor Jones, Hallee Jones, Paige Perry, Olivia Perry, Emily Sprague, Logan Hanscom, Lucas Hanscom, Olivia Hanscom, Jordan Burns, Brendon Burns, Griffin Burns, Ellie Burns, Steven Burns, Johanna Sullivan, Jason Jones, and Ashlyn Jones Great great grandchild: Remington Hanscom A graveside service will be held in the spring at Shuman Cemetery. Service information will be announced in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Roland’s behalf to the: Lincoln County Animal Shelter 27 Atlantic Highway, Edgecomb, ME 04556 or to the Waldoboro American Legion 181 Jefferson St. Waldoboro, ME 04572. Services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home of Waldoboro. To share condolences please visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com

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