Flight Lieutenant H.E. "Ed" Jones, CD: RCAF
Flight Lieutenant H.E. "Ed" Jones, CD: RCAF
25 December 1931 – 15 September 2021
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Ed Jones, Berwick, Nova Scotia. Born in Toronto on 25 December 1931 to Muriel and Harry Jones, he was the middle child of three. Ed joined the RCAF in 1952 and served for 25 years until 1977. He began his flying career in Comox, BC with 407 Squadron flying in the Lancaster bomber. Subsequent moves were to Sea Island with the 121 Search and Rescue flying in the Canso, Dakota and Albatross; EWU course in Sacramento, California; St. Hubert, QC flying in the C-119 "Boxcar" and CF-100. His final ten years were in Greenwood with the 405 Squadron, Base Operations and Test Flight.
Privately, he co-owned a Bellanca Viking, a high-performance, single-engine aircraft with retractable gear, enjoying "fighter sweeps" down the Annapolis Valley for ten years.
Following his retirement from the RCAF, Ed enjoyed 16 years as the Town Clerk for the Town of Berwick, from 1978 to 1994.
Ed is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sonya; their four daughters: Lorraine (Richard) Vickers, Apex, NC, USA, Leah Jones, Kingston, NS, Sharon Jones, Antigonish, and Rachel Jones, Somerset, four grandchildren Emily and Isaac Baker, Daniel and Megan Liengme; his older sister Shirley Firth, Kingsport; sister-in-law Marilyn Jones, Ottawa, as well as nieces and nephews. Ed is predeceased by his parents and younger brother Vic Jones, Ottawa.
Known affectionately to his family as "the straight arrow", his sense of humour and dogged stubbornness to always be in charge (and right!) will forever be missed but never forgotten. As the co-leader, along with Sonya, of our "original six", his passing leaves a void that will never quite be filled in the same way.
The family extends sincere thanks to Drs. Klippenstine, Taylor, Hancock, and Surrette, and to the VON for the care and compassion provided during this difficult and sad time. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the SPCA or animal rescue of your choice, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the VON.
When I come to the end
of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want
no rites in a gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set
free.
Miss me a little - but not too long,
And
not with heads bowed low.
Remember the love and great
times
That we all shared, miss me - but let me go.
This is a journey that we all must take,
And each must
go alone.
It's all part of Nature's plan,
A step
on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at
heart,
Go to the friends we know.
Bury your
sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me - but let me
go.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, NS. Cremation has taken place. There will be no memorial service, however the family will hold visitation at the White Family Funeral Home on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and gathering restrictions, visitation will be limited to 70 guests and family (physical distancing and masks are required). Online condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.