Obituary for
Steven Clesson Jones
Steven Clesson Jones, 73, passed away on Saturday February 6, 2016 at University of Vermont Medical Center. He was born in Montpelier, Vermont on June 26, 1942 son of the late Clesson and Wilma (Stevens) Jones.
When his sons were younger Steve enjoyed working on cars with Richard and attending all of Roberts’s football games. Steve was a giving friend, neighbor, and coworker who was always willing to help others with whatever they needed. Steve was also a dedicated community volunteer. He was one of the original founders of the Essex Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Auxiliary Police in Burlington as well as a long time Aphresis blood platelet donor. In his retirement Steve liked to travel with his good friend Judi Stafford to bed and breakfasts in the New England area. Steve was a University of Vermont Alumni member and a huge fan of Vermont Public Radio.
He is survived by his two sons Richard Jones and wife Daisy of Poway, CA; Robert Jones and wife Maura Clinton-Jones of Goffstown, NH; his sister Carol Edwards and husband Dean of Sebastian Florida, four grandchildren Jessica Jones, David Jones, William Jones, Katherine Jones, a nephew and 2 nieces, his ex wife Elaine Senecal Jones of Whitehall, NY, and his best friend Judi Stafford of South Burlington.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday February 9, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at A W Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.
