Ernest E. Jones, 69, of Fairhaven passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” (Lewis) Jones. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 24th.
Born in Fall River, a son of the late John and Beatrice (Wilkie) Jones he grew up in Tiverton and lived most of his life in Fairhaven. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, Fairaven.
Mr. Jones worked as a truck driver and mechanic.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Ernest Jones, Jr. and his companion Joni Scott of Mattapoisett, Daniel Jones and his wife Amy of Fairhaven, and Sara Jones of New Bedford; three grandchildren, Alyssa, Brianna, and Jaxon; a Godson, Chad Bourgeois and his wife Amie of Fairhaven and his children, Kaelyn and Lindsey.
His Funeral Mass will be Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10 am in St. Joseph’s Church, 74 Spring St., Fairhaven. Burial will be private. For online tribute www.waring-sullivan.com.