Mildred M. Jones

Mildred Marie Jones passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on September 18, 2014. Born on September 7, 1930 to George Syphers and Mildred Chadwick in Willimantic, CT. Later adopted by Daisy and Henry Spinks. Along with her parents Millie is predeceased by her husband, Stanley S. Jones, by her siblings: David (Frankie) Pomery and David Samuels and her son-in-law Harvey E. Daggett. Millie enjoyed Square and Round dancing, but her greatest pleasure in life was caring for her family and because of that same caring and smile that she gave to all she will be missed by all who have known her. She worked at The American Thread Company before going to The University of Connecticut where she worked for 34 years. She retired and then went back to UConn working part time for another 26 years. Also during this time she delivered The Hartford Courant for 25 years. Retiring at 80 Years old. Millie leaves two children Cynthia Lou Schaffer of Ashford. Dale Ann Jones and her Life partner Dave Kwaczala of Sacramento California. Millie's greatest joy was her Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. She was the beloved Nana to two Grandchildren Bonny Jo Bergin Young and Her Husband Mike Young of Brooklyn CT and Shane Schaffer of Tolland and five Great -Grandchildren. Kylee and Devin Bergin, Ethan, Julia and Lexie Young. She also was the proud Aunt to several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Millie's favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or charity of donor's choice in lieu of flowers. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8:00PM on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (RTE. 195) Willimantic. Her Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at St. Joseph's Church in Eagleville, CT. Interment will follow at Pink Cemetery in Mansfield, CT.