Obituary of Gloria J. Jones

Gloria Jones, 87, of Woodstock, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Westview Health Care Center in Dayville. She was the wife of Lawrence E. Jones. She was born May 22, 1925 in East Hartford, daughter of Herbert and Gladys Johnson. Gloria had made her home in Woodstock most of her life, a member of the Woodstock Hill Congregational Church. She was a Den Mother for Cub Scout Pack #27 Woodstock, was a former Sunday School Teacher and handled the cradle roll at the church. In her youth she raised chickens and enjoyed horseback riding. From 1967 to 1981 she was a historical interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village. She leaves in addition to her husband Lawrence, three sons: Gary M. Jones of Woodstock, Stanley E. Jones of Pembroke, NH; Steven A. Jones of Bethlehem, NH, three grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be April 20, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281. Burial was in Storrs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the donor's choice. To share a memory with her family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com