Michael E. Jones Obituary (1981

WARREN - Michael Elijah Jones, 25, formerly of Vinalhaven, died unexpectedly, Thursday, March 9, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born in Vinalhaven, February 9, 1981, he was a son of Anthony V. and Doreen Woodcock Jones.A resident of the Arboretum, Beacon Family Living, Inc., Michael was known for his happy, loving, all encompassing smile. He loved hanging out with good friends whom he considered family, which included his housemates John and Billy, his caregiver Jo Fales, and his agency director Joe Kuhn. He enjoyed a special bond with his one-on-one caregiver Kathy Dixon.Michael always looked forward to his Wednesday messages from his friend Sue Cole.He particularly enjoyed being outdoors, flying kites, playing in the water at the beach and having his "Special Parties" which always included good food, talking toys, friends and family.Michael also enjoyed watching "Sesame Street", "Wheel of Fortune" and his favorite movies were "Bambi" and "The Sound of Music".Pre-deceased by his maternal grandmother Emily Woodcock in 2002, Michael is survived by his parents Anthony and Doreen of Vinalhaven; his brother Brandon Vincent Jones of Topsham; two great-aunts Marion Woodcock and Mary Ewell both of Vinalhaven as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.Friends and relatives are invited to visit from Noon to Seven O'clock in the evening, Thursday, March 16th, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Pleasant River Chapel, Vinalhaven. Elder Robert Candage will officiate. Interment will follow in Browns Head Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Owen Webster Memorial Playground, C/O Parks Commission, Town of Vinalhaven, P.O. Box 815, Vinalhaven, ME 04863.Please take a moment to visit Michael's Personal Online Guest Book.