We are saddened to announce the passing of one of Strawberry Park's site owners, Herbert Jones. He and his wife Linda have camped on site 381 for many years, and he had battled cancer for the last two years. You may recognize their grandchildren Jose and Jordan, frequent attendees of bike races, dodgeball and other kid's activities. The obituary from the 2/10/09 Norwich Bulletin is re-printed below, and the mailing address that we have for the family is 46 Otrobando Ave, Norwich, CT 06360.
http://www.legacy.com/norwichbulletin/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=123970489
Herbert R. Jones December 12, 1954 - February 7, 2009 NORWICH - Herbert R. Jones, 54, of Otrobando Ave passed away Saturday at W.W. Backus Hospital with his family by his side, after a two year courages battle with cancer . He was born December 12, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York son to the late Hurbert and Ann Marie (Ritz) Jones. On October 9, 1976 he was married to Linda Wieland. They were married for 32 wonderful years. Herbert was employed with Anchor Glass for 23 years. He then worked for Rand Whitney for 11 years. His best things in life were to play pool and spend time with his grandchildren. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters Jennifer and Christine Jones, three grandchildren Jose, Jordan, and Ariana, six brothers Paul, Glen, John, Burt, James, and Robbie, one sister Kathy, his favorite mother-in-law Bertha Wieland, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Marlene. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Jewett City. Interment will follow in the Pachaug Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00PM at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Rd, Rte 138 Jewett City, CT
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