Obituary of Margaret Lynn Jones

Margaret Lynn Jones, 76, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Washington Center Nursing Home following a long battle with dementia. Born on November 26, 1948, in Granville, New York, to John and Elsie McGraw, Lynn was the eldest of fourteen. She married Edwin "Ted" Jones, now deceased, in 1966, at the Jones Family Farm in West Pawlet, Vermont, and resided there for the next 25 years. Lynn enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She had the Luck o' the Irish when it came to casino slots and loved taking cruises; her favorite story was how she danced with flamingos in The Bahamas. Known for her sweet and nurturing nature, Lynn provided childcare in area homes and in-home health care for the elderly for many years. She worked at Locust Grove Smokehouse and at one time served as a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Pawlet, Vermont. Lynn was predeceased by her parents and a brother-in-law, Rocky Bradway. Survivors include her children: Eileen Zielinski (Mark) of Saratoga Springs, NY, Robert Jones (Kim) of West Pawlet, VT, and Karen Dufty (Robert) of Glens Falls, NY. She was blessed with grandchildren: Monica Ynesta (Michelle), Brant Robinson (Lily), and Noah Robinson (Julia) and great-grandchildren: Landon, Caleb, Brant Jr., and Luna. She was thankful for the friendship of her longtime companion, Greg Squires, of Argyle, NY. Her siblings Michael McGraw (Lorna), Patsy Bradway, Rickey McGraw (Star), David McGraw (Kathy), Gerald McGraw (Melissa), James McGraw (Diana), Kathaleen Hoyt (Phil), Janet McGraw (George Bushee), Ann Hammond (Bill), Jacquelin Buck (Dave), Sharon Alkurabi, Douglas McGraw (Sandra), Paula Mead (Rick), and many nephews and nieces will miss her. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St, Granville, NY. Friends may call from 10 am until the time of the service. There will be a gathering at the Modern Woodmen of America on Route 30 in Wells, Vermont, immediately following the funeral. Internment will take place in the spring. Online condolences may be made at www.robertmkingfuneralhome.com.