Jan. 13, 1945 ~ Aug. 8, 2024
Marlborough – Francis V. Jones Jr., a longtime Marlborough resident passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him on August 8, 2024 at the age of 79.
Frank was born in Newton, MA on January 13, 1945 to his parents, the late Francis V. Jones Sr and Margaret Ann (Curtis) Jones. He had 6 siblings and grew up in Newton and attended Newton High School and graduating in 1963.
Frank served his country in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967. Frank met Jo, the love of his life, in high school and they married in June of 1968. Together, Frank and Jo had 3 children, raising them in Marlborough.
Frank was an avid reader, loved telling jokes and making people laugh, watching his grandsons play sports and his granddaughter dance. He loved spending time with family and friends, going for walks with his neighbors and cheering on the Boston sports teams.
Frank is survived by his wife Jo Jones, whom he was married to for 56 years but together for 59, his sons, Chris Jones and his wife Carole of Boylston and Frank Jones III and his wife Maura of Marlborough, as well as his daughter Serenity Jones of Worcester. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Macy, Ryan and Jake, his brothers BG (ret) Thomas Jones, Edward Jones and Christopher Jones and his sister Marylou Silverman. Frank was predeceased by his brother Peter Jones and his sister Patty Jones.
Services will be private.
Short & Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.
