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JONES, THOMAS HUNTINGTON
JONES, THOMAS HUNTINGTON, 82, passed away on February 28, in Newport. He was born in Montpelier on April 9, 1930, the first son of Burnham B. and Helen Barclay Jones. He attended Montpelier schools and joined the U.S. Army in 1952, with an honorable discharge in 1954, a veteran of the Korean conflict. He graduated from Bryant & Stratton Business College in 1956 and began his career with the state of Vermont in 1958 with the Department of Highway. He also held positions with the Department of Taxes and Department of Employment and Training, retiring in 1992 with 34 years of service. On Dec. 14, 1968, he married Barbara J. Lague in Montpelier. He and his wife enjoyed many years of outdoor camping at French's Beach and Lakeview Campground in Eden, and at Char-Bo Campground in Derby, until '84. They had many wonderful memories from their years of camping and met people from all over the U.S. and Canada. After retirement, Tom and his wife continued to enjoy riding the back roads and picnics by a quiet stream in Montgomery. They became members of the Vermont 251 Club in October '92 and over the next three years visited all 251 towns in Vermont, collecting photos and memorabilia. Also, at that time, Tom established Huntington Crafts, a woodworking hobby. He especially enjoyed his workshop and making crafts with his scroll saw. He loved going to craft fairs during the year and enjoyed visiting with people. Tom was an avid bass fisherman from the early '50s and enjoyed his boats and fishing buddy, Reg Carpenter. He also enjoyed daily conversation over coffee with friend Bill McCarthy. Evening campfires with Armand Belisle and Betsy Bumps were special times for him. Tom held memberships in the American Legion Newport Post and the "Herbert B. March" Social Club whose members met daily at Wendy's to discuss various topics over coffee. He also volunteered with the AARP income tax service. Tom loved his kitties, especially JJ, Sammy, Pumpkin, Teakettle, Rascal and Tuco. Tom is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Derby; son Ronald, brother Douglas and wife Virginia, of Montpelier; sister-in-law Christina Jones, sister-in-law Shirley Jones; cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Stanley, sister Janice and brother Carlton.
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