Michael J. JONES

OBITUARY MICHAEL J. JONES Of Dollard-Des-Ormeaux completed his earthly journey on May 22, 2008. Born November 25, 1949 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of the late Ward Jones and Marie Preston Jones, Michael spent his formative years in the United States, where he completed his formal education at East Texas State University with a degree in mathematics and computer science. In 1973, Michael immigrated to Canada where he spent his career in management in Toronto and Montreal and earned the respect of many colleagues and co-workers. Michael was a former executive with Hitachi Data Systems Canada. Those left behind to mourn his passing include his mother, Marie of Colorado, wife, Sammie of the home, son Michael and daughter-in-law, Amy of Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, and daughter Janelle. Other survivors include brother-in-law, Carlos Valadez, nephews Nick and Tom Valadez, and nieces Carla and Katie Valadez, step-daughter Heather Case and family and step-son Damon Wells. The memory of Michael will be treasured by all who survive him. Visitation will be at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, 222 Highway 20 (exit 49 Cartier), Pointe Claire, , Monday, May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 75 Kirkland. Blvd, Kirkland, Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow with interment of ashes being at a later date in Spotsylvania, Virginia, beside Michael's cherished sister, Susan Jones Valadez. Michael's family would like to thank all of the healthcare professionals who treated him during his final illness, especially Dr. Genevieve Richer, whose compassion and professionalism was a special blessing for Michael and his family. As an alternative to flowers, the family suggests donations to the West Island Palliative Care Residence in Pointe Claire.Published in the Montreal Gazette on 5/24/2008