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“I was very sad to learn of Les's passing. My prayers go out to his family. Les and I worked together at EG&G many years ago, and he was a good...Read More »
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Genevieve Keating - Ware, MA
“Dear Hugh, Kim and family, I received Hugh's letter today, and wish to express my sincerest condolences. I am praying that the Lord will comfort...Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Pam (Nichols) Sager - MA
“I was saddened to hear of Les' passing. He was a kind and generous man who always brightened my day. It was a pleasure working with him at Catholic...Read More »
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Sarah - Beverly, MA
“For 6 years you gave me and all of us at the barbershop some amazing stories .you will be missed we will miss you comming in every pther monday with...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Chris markos - Bevely, MA
“We became fast friends over Saturday morning breakfast at Friendly's. We only knew Les for about two years but felt as though we had known him...Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: Dana & Donna Kohut - Peabody, MA
“Sorry to hear of his passing i will miss him stopping by the dry cleaners
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Valerie Thorner - lynn, MA
“So sorry to hear about Mr. Jones. He was a neighbor and I was friends with his daughter, Lesslee who predeceased him. My condolences to the family.
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Suzanne - Beverly, MA
“I had the honor of working with Mr. Jones in two different capacities. A number of years ago he visited Glen Urquhart School and spoke to students...Read More »
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8 of 18 | Posted by: Georgia Bills - Beverly, MA
“To Kim and the Jones family, words can not express my sadness for your loss. Your Father was a bright light in my life and now he is with the lord....Read More »
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Robert Benjamin - Lakealnd, FL
“Les was a wonderful person . I first met Les at the Bootstraps Store in Beverly. My daughter and I were volunteers on Saturdays. We would look...Read More »
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Deborah Lawrence - Salem, MA
“To Kim and all the Jones Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you and may your Dad be with the Lord.
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11 of 18 | Posted by: John & Robin McCombs - Phoenix, AZ
“To Hugh and the rest of the Jones Family: Pat and I were so sad to hear that Les passed, not just for your sake but for ours. He was such a character...Read More »
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Tina Duddy & Pat Barrett - MA
“Our family was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. - Sue,Jimmy,Erica and...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Sue Temple - Randolph, MA
“I am so sorry for your loss. He will love forever in your memory with love and joy. You are in my thoughts.
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14 of 18 | Posted by: Heidi Framer - North Easton, MA
“We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Love to you all Jennifer, Kayla and Travis
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15 of 18 | Posted by: Jennifer Depietri - MA
“So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Kathy Grindrod - Pulaski, TN
“You are in our thoughts and prayers
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Linda & David Tucker - MA
“To the Ulysses Jones Family and especially, his son Kim. Always remember the times when your dad held your hand when you were little. Always...Read More »
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18 of 18 | Posted by: Kevin Nixon - Dallas, TX
Ulysses "Les" Herman Jones served in the infantry during the Korean War, but, to this day not even his family knows exactly what he did during the Vietnam War years, that brought him many decorations from both wars. Mr. Jones, age 81, spent 20 plus years in the military, including tours in Germany, Korea, Vietnam and 14 other countries. He worked in several managerial positions at the former Shawmut National Bank and Trust Company for 3 years. Moving to the former E.G. and G. as a Senior Property Administer before retiring in the early 1990's. Taking an early retirment from Shawmut ( Fleet) in 1985. Mr. Jones and his family lived in Cambridge and Lynn before moving to Beverly permanently in 1977. Mr. Jones graduated from a Philadelphia , PA Vocational High School in 1945, with diplomas in Piston Aeronautics Mechanics , German and Italian Languages. Joining the US Army in 1947, mastering Spanish and Portugese during his lengthy service. Trained as an Infantryman during Basic, attending the Infantry Center School, Fort Benning, GA. Arriving in Korea September 1950, captured- becoming a Prisoner of War by the North Koreans/Chinese in December 1950. Among the decorations Sgt Jones received during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, were the Distinguished Service Cross(DSC), Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Five Knots and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He never discussed what he did in the service and his family never asked, his sons mention. In 1968, Mr. Jones enrolled (nightts) at Boston University, receiving a BS Degree in 1976, majoring in Accounting. Before is death, Mr. Jones worked as an Accounting Consultant, while authoring under the pseudonym Otterman J. Hermen, five books: REMEMBERANCE PAST AND PRESENT: A STORY, THE GIFT, LEE, ENCOUNTER AND REFLECTIONS. Also active in his retirment as a volunteer with Boston Logan U.S.O. and a member of the Catholic Charities North, Adversary Board. He is the husband of the late Verelela"Lee" (Pomare) Jones. Father of Kim L. of Scottdale, AZ and Hugh H. of North Andover. Grandfather of Scott S., Carly M. and Zachary. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Rd. Belmont Friday at 9am. Funeral mass in St. Peter's Church 100 Concord Ave. Cambridge at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7pm. Interment Cambridge Cemetery.
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Visitation
May 17, 2012
4:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Brown & Hickey Funeral Home
36 Trapelo Road
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2534
Funeral Service
May 18, 2012
10:00 AM
St. Peters Church
100 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-4235
Interment
Friday May 18 2012
Cambridge Cemetery
76 Coolidge Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Les was a wonderful person . I first met Les at the Bootstraps Store in Beverly. My daughter and I were volunteers on Saturdays. We would look forward to Les’s visits to the store. He made quite an impression on my daughter Erica. She was heading toward graduation from college Les shared with her his pearls of wisdom. Les was a brilliant and kind person who will be greatly missed.an. He frequen
Posted by: Deborah Lawrence - Salem, MA - Friend May 16, 2012
