MARION F. JONES
BELFAST…………………………Marion Frances Jones, 94, formerly of Hope, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Harbor Hill in Belfast. Born on February 2, 1922, she was the daughter of Martin and Mabel (Wentworth) Athearn and was a graduate of Camden High School, Class of 1939.
For 30 years, Marion was employed at the Knox Woolen Mill where she made many friends.
A long-time member of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden, Marion was active in the mission circle. She was also a member of Hope Extension more recently Midcoast Ladies Club, a member of the Camden Senior Citizens, and a life member of the Hope Historical Society.
Family was most important to Marion and she loved spending special events and holidays with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her smile and her sweet personality.
Hope was Marion’s home town for 62 years until she sold her home in 2008 and moved to the Megunticook House in Camden. Several years ago, she moved to Belmont due to illness to live with her daughter.
She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Jones; sister, Florence Athearn; brother, Harold Athearn, granddaughter, Stacey Bowden, and son-in-law, Neil Jackson. Surviving is her son, Kenneth Jones and his wife, Ruth of Lincolnville; daughter, Carolyn Jackson of Belmont; sister, Ava Jackson of Lincolnville; three granddaughters, Jennifer Mickey and her husband, Scott of Rockland, Julie Gushee and her husband Joel of Appleton; Janine Meservey and her husband, Cliff of Hope; three grandsons, Anthony Bowden of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Vincent Jones of Dexter; Jason Jones of Northport; seven great-granddaughters, Brittany, Sierra and McKenzie Meservey; Ericka Shoudy; Krystine Smith, Melissa Bowden, Heather Letellier; four great-grandsons, Matthew Shoudy, Nicholas Jones, Nathaniel Johnson; Harrison Garcia; great-great-grandchildren, Hannah Bowden, Mickaela Bowden, Madison Shoudy, Alistaire Smith and Mason Shoudy.
Calling hours will be held from 4-6pm, Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain Street, Camden. A Memorial Service followed by a reception will be held at 2PM, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden with the Rev. Adam Kohlstrom officiating. Spring burial will be held in LaSalle Cemetery in Searsmont. Memorial gifts may be made to the Mission Circle, Chestnut Street Baptist Church, 29 Chestnut Street, Camden, ME 04843. Condolences may be shared with family at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com.