Obituaries

Obituary: Robert Jones Sr., Retired Police Officer

Jones was a lifelong Medford resident.

The following is from Doherty Funeral Home.

Robert M. Jones Sr., 72, a lifelong resident of Medford, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. He was the former husband of the late Carol A. (Toppi) Jones.

Beloved father of Robert M. Jones Jr. and his wife Tammy, Maryann Sacchetti, Christine and Cathleen Jones, all of Medford. Dear brother of Barbara McKie of Medford and the late James H. Jones. Loving grandfather of Victoria and Anastasia MacMillan, Maria and Robert Sacchetti and Declan, Coleman and Nicky Jones. Also survived by his best friend and companion Blizzard.

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Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, Powder House Square, Somerville, Saturday morning, Dec. 27, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Calling Hours Friday, Dec. 26, from 4-8 p.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.

Late veteran U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam era. Retired Police Officer, Massachusetts State Police, Metropolitan Police and Medford Police Departments. Late member VFW and Executive Board Member American Legion, both in Medford, and Irish American Club in Malden.

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If you wish, memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to MSPCA, Spike’s Fund, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

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