Helen A. Jones' Obituary
Helen A. Jones, age 79, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE. She was born on May 11, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Olive (Sprosen) Durkin.
Mrs. Jones was a dedicated wife and mother, she fostered a loving home instilling an appreciation for living life in her husband and children. She enjoyed a lifetime of participating in tap dancing, roller skating and playing tennis.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her step-son, Francis J. Jones. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Roger; three daughters: Lynda Curran; Taffy Connolly and Margaret Mary MacDougall; two step-daughters: Cheryl Beattie and Nanette Schwartz; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Saint Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976, where friends may visit beginning at 9:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Mrs. Jones’ memory.
Please sign Mrs. Jones’ online guestbook at this site.
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