Ray Jones

It is with great sadness and much love we mourn the passing of Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great grandfather Cyril Ray Jones of Gander. Born in Twillingate and raised in Bridgeport, Notre Dame Bay, Ray passed away peacefully Sunday June 21st, 2026 at James Paton Memorial with loved ones by his side.

Predeceased by Grandparents Delilah and Frank Jones, Mother Alice and Stepfather Doug Jennings, Father Bennett Knight, Aunt Daisy Jones Cornick (Bennett), Cousin Kenneth Cornick, and In-Laws Marjorie and Douglas Lythcott.

Left to mourn with cherished memories wife Delores(Lythcott), Daughter Sharonann aka Bun (Lois), Son Christopher; Grandchildren Sylina Jones (Peter), Zachary Jones, and Alyson Jones, Great Grandchildren Astyr, Avery, and Elowyn; Sisters Catherine Hollett (Robert) and Josephine Knight Lewis; Brother Harold Jennings; Sister-in-law Linda Graham (James); Nieces Trellawny Graham Quinet (Julien), Nancy Jennings Tucker (Art), Susan Lewis Day (Eric), and Angela Lewis Guerin (Rob); Nephews Shane Hollett (Cynthia), Michael Hollett (Renee), Clayton Hollett, and Douglas Jennings; Cousins Rex Cornick (Norma), Wade Cornick, and Brian Cornick; plus numerous more Grand Nieces and Nephews and many more extended family members.

Also mourning his loss hunting buddies of fifty plus years Derrick Rideout and Mont Ransome. Memories will last forever from the times in The Hunter’s Dream and on The Northern Peninsula.

Also, special friends Janet and William Evans in Nova Scotia, Thelma and William Hooper, Don Beason, Morley Gillingham, Ed Butler, Dwayne Puddister, Kelly Snook, Jim McCormick, Junior Rideout and numerous other friends from over the years.

Ray worked with Newtel retiring in 2002. He enjoyed outdoor life to the fullest via hunting, fishing, boating, and even berry picking.  He was a man of many talents in carpentry work, mechanic work, and cooking. Wherever he went his personality would draw people to him. Just the mention of his name would put a smile on the face with a story to follow. Our family will miss his humor and the love he showed us all. The memories we all share will help us through our deep sorrow.

A heartfelt thanks to all who have sent their condolences. Any donations in Ray’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

As per Ray’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. He will be cremated with his ashes being placed in a private location of his request. Please feel free to call family members to share a memory or leave one in the tribute book.

Thank You

The Jones Family