Leonard JONES

JONES, Leonard After 75 melodious years, Len Jones passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 after a sudden illness. By his side was his cherished companion Mariette Goldfinch. Beloved father of Douglas (Alice), Laura (Jeffrey Sutherland), Wanda and dear stepfather of Stefanie and Jennifer (Mathieu) and loving grandfather of Sharain, Shannon, Nazare, Akeen, Jamar, Thamar and Kiara. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brother Howie and his extended family Leon (Paulette), Anita (Alan), Renee (Joe) and Theresa, and his close friends Ed, Win, Jim, Angelo, Bill and Wray. Len leaves behind a large circle of family and friends, many of whom were with him during his final days. Born and raised in Montreal, Len was a longtime patron of the Montreal Jazz Fest and was a passionate supporter of the local music scene. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home at 5610 Sherbrooke St. West. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 3/6/2009- 3/7/2009