Matilda Victoria Jones

sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in the loving care of King David

Care Home on September 24, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on November 12, 1927,

in Renton, Washington, at her grandmother’s home, Matilda was the cherished

daughter of Italian immigrants Matilda and Emilio Favro. She grew up in a closeknit

family where she learned the values of hard work, compassion and

perseverance. She built a legacy rooted in love, resilience, and devotion to family.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter E. Donati, in 1957. Left with

two young children, Matilda faced life’s challenges with quiet strength and

unwavering grace. She later married William H. Jones, with whom she shared 50

cherished years of marriage.

Matilda was a devoted homemaker, loved cooking, baking, and as an avid

gardener used everything she grew from her well-tended garden. Her Cascade

Berry jam was a family favorite. She and her husband, William (Taid to the

grandchildren and great grandchildren) shared their love for the outdoors and

camping with the entire family. She even penned a song, titled “Camping with

Grandma and Taid” and taught it to all the grandkids. She was the proud and

loving mother of Kathryn (Donati) Allen and Peter Donati (wife Evelyn), and loving

grandmother of Brian Hansen, Tony Donati (wife Laurie), Nicole (Donati) Elvidge

(husband Michal), Jennie (Hansen) Moreau (husband Casey), and Vinnie Donati

(wife Whitney), and great-grandmother to ten great grandchildren.

She shared a special bond with her younger sister, Linda (Favro) Loney. Though

distance separated them, they stayed close through daily crossword puzzles over

the phone—a testament to their enduring connection and shared joy in life’s

everyday treasures.

Matilda’s legacy is one of compassion, resilience, and selfless care. When she lost

her first husband, her family embraced her with love and support. In turn, she

spent her later years giving back tenfold—caring deeply for her parents, loved

ones, and friends in need. Her warmth and generosity touched everyone who

knew her.

She will be remembered for her boundless love, her green thumb, and her

unwavering commitment to those she held dear.

A celebration of life service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton

on October 8th at 12:00 PM. Graveside interment will follow, with a reception

immediately afterward at Greenwood Memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family

suggests planting something beautiful in her memory—just as she would have

done.