Obituary for Thomas Maxfield Jones
Thomas Maxfield Jones, 84 of North Adams, MA died on Tuesday January 17, 2023 at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born in Fall River, MA on February 28, 1938, the son of Thomas Cole Jones and Carolyn (Maxfield) Jones. He graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon and then Bowdoin College in 1960. He received his Master's degree from Brown University.
Thomas was a veteran of the US Army. He was the Vice President of Finance & Administration at North Adams State College where he worked for 33 years until his retirement. Prior to coming to North Adams, he worked in higher education administration at several other institutions.
Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Elaine enjoyed gardening, walking, and photography and spending time with their grandchildren. In his retirement, Tom devoted much of his time to attending events supporting and celebrating his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elaine (Starke) Jones, whom he married on June 4, 1960 and two daughters - Kimberly (J.R.) Figueroa of Chicopee, MA and Sarah (David) Belanger of South Hadley, MA and three sons - Thomas S. (Jayne) Jones of Naples, ME and recently Holliston, MA; David H. (Martha) Jones of Athol, MA; and Christopher C. (Amanda) Jones of Williamstown, MA. He also leaves six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A private funeral for Thomas will be held at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPEL, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Burial will be in Southview cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Trustees of Reservations, 200 High Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110 or online at the Trustees website. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
He was born in Fall River, MA on February 28, 1938, the son of Thomas Cole Jones and Carolyn (Maxfield) Jones. He graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon and then Bowdoin College in 1960. He received his Master's degree from Brown University.
Thomas was a veteran of the US Army. He was the Vice President of Finance & Administration at North Adams State College where he worked for 33 years until his retirement. Prior to coming to North Adams, he worked in higher education administration at several other institutions.
Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Elaine enjoyed gardening, walking, and photography and spending time with their grandchildren. In his retirement, Tom devoted much of his time to attending events supporting and celebrating his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elaine (Starke) Jones, whom he married on June 4, 1960 and two daughters - Kimberly (J.R.) Figueroa of Chicopee, MA and Sarah (David) Belanger of South Hadley, MA and three sons - Thomas S. (Jayne) Jones of Naples, ME and recently Holliston, MA; David H. (Martha) Jones of Athol, MA; and Christopher C. (Amanda) Jones of Williamstown, MA. He also leaves six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A private funeral for Thomas will be held at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPEL, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Burial will be in Southview cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Trustees of Reservations, 200 High Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110 or online at the Trustees website. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com