HUBERT (HUGH) JOHN JONES

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HUBERT (HUGH) JOHN JONES Peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Hugh passed away at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 81. He was predeceased by his wife Mena and leaves to mourn daughters Claire and Isabel, sons-in-law Michael Wasylin and Robert Epp, beloved grandchildren, Kate, Christopher and Emma and brother David Jones (UK). Hugh was born in Port Talbot, South Wales on February 5, 1926. He served in the Royal Navy before joining Lloyd's Bank for 22 years. This career took him from Wales to London, a city he came to know inside out. He could tell many stories about the city during and after the war. Hugh and Mena chose to immigrate to Canada in 1965. Here he continued his career in banking and eventually joined the Manitoba Development Corporation in Winnipeg. He became the General Manager of the Communities Economic Development Fund and enjoyed his work with the government, especially working in northern and rural Manitoba. He was proud of his work assisting in the establishment of the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. Hugh and Mena were avid travelers and journeyed to many places including Europe, Egypt, China, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. During his retirement years and after Mena's death, he enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and being an active part of his grandchildren's lives. Hugh was very social and quick-witted, even to the end. He will be remembered as an excellent organizer both socially and on many committees. St. Ignatius and the Catholic Church were an important and integral part of his life. In later years, he especially enjoyed the friendship of the Chicken Delight Ministry'. The family wishes to thank the 5th floor staff at the Victoria Hospital for their kindness and care. Funeral mass will be Saturday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, Corydon and Stafford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Ignatius Refugee Committee, 255 Stafford St., Winnipeg, MB R3M 2X2 LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements 775-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 14, 2007