Richard A. Jones

Richard A. “Dick” Jones of Weymouth, died April 3, 2013 leaving behind those he loved.

Dick was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, with a bachelors degree in Technology. He later went back to school and graduated from Boston University with a bachelors degree in Engineering Sciences.  Dick received a Certificate of Commendation for work on APOLLO Primary Guidance, Navigation and Control System for landing on the moon in the sea of tranquility on July 20, 1969.  Becoming the project manager of the Massachusetts Water Authority, he worked on the Deer Island Sewer Outfall project.  After his retirement Dick became a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus in Walpole and enjoy spending his time with friends and family. 

Beloved husband of Eugenia “Jean” C. (Morgan-Bates) Jones of Weymouth. Son of the later Arthur and Anne Jones of Walpole.  Predeceased by his first wife, Mildred (Gleason) Jones.  Devoted step father of Elizabeth Cataldo, Edward and his wife Nancy Bates, Barbara and her husband Joseph Mortland, James and his wife Valerie Bates all of Weymouth and William and his wife Michelle Bates of Norton.  Caring cousin of Sr. Eleanor Tierney of Kentucky.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, step grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street).Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at 11:30 AM. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth.