Obituary of Daniel Jones

The passing of Daniel “Dan” Jones of Burtts Corner, NB, husband of Dawn Northrup-Jones, occurred on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on November 28, 1947 in Sydney, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Daniel and Patricia (Fontaine) Jones. Dan was retired from of the Canadian Armed Forces, Black Watch Infantry, which he was very proud to be apart of. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Fredericton Branch #4. He was very proud to be a Cape Bretoner and his passions were cooking, talking and being a die hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan, which he took a lot grief for. Dan enjoyed his time at Bird’s Store with his Coffee Club friends. Besides his wife, Dan is survived, his daughters, Danielle Dixon (Jay) of Moncton, NB, Chandelle Jones of Ottawa, ON., and Michelle Jones of Fredericton, NB; brothers, Lou Jones (Heather) of Ottawa, ON. and Rick Jones (Irene) of Sydney, Cape Breton; sister Pat Pronko (Greg) of Fredericton, NB; grandchildren Brett, Colby and Tyra and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Dan was predeceased by his brother Eugene Jones. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Fredericton Branch #4 are asked to assemble on Tuesday at 6:45pm for a tribute service. A Memorial Service will take place at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at 2pm with Rev. Stephen Hoyt officiating. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New Brunswick Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com