May Alice Jones

May A. “Betty” Jones, 89, of South Windsor passed away peacefully surrounded by love on July 13, 2019. She was born on February 15, 1930 in Bennington VT to the late Raymond & Alice Shays & married to the late Francis Jones. She resided in East Hartford & Wilmington VT. Betty worked for the Travelers for 20 years, retiring to her home on Lake Raponda where she made many precious memories. Betty loved puzzles, gardening, bingo, crocheting, and knitting hats for children. She was a woman of strong faith, embracing the love of her deep Catholic roots. She is survived by her children - Daniel & wife Robyn, & grandchildren Amanda, Olivia, & Emma whose love, help, & support was so very appreciated; Mark (Jennifer, Belinda, Jeremiah) Gary, Darlene (Chris, Shana) & several great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Jeannette Jones & predeceased by siblings Raymond, Harold, & June. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 12 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Wilmington VT. Burial following at Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington, VT. A celebration of life will be held on July 28th at the home of Dan & Robyn at 4 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Foundation or the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation c/o Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. Services have been entrusted to the care of Covey & Shea Funeral Home Wilmington, VT.