Linda A. Jones

Palmer, MA – Linda A. (Cienaski) jones, 67, of Palmer, passed away at UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester on Friday, January 31, 2025.

She leaves her beloved husband of 49 years and the love of her life, Richard C. Jones; her children, Michael E. Jones of Georgia, and Angela B. Jones of Ware; her sister, Laura Mankin and her husband, Richard, of New Braintree; as well as her grandchildren, Anthony and Logan Jones, Zachary Prefontaine, and Julie Hittle. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Edward W. and Joan A. (Novotny) Cienaski.

Linda graduated from Ware High School in 1975. She worked at Tambrands in Three Rivers for many years, until the business closed. She then went on to work for Vibram USA, the former Quaboag Corporation, as a product inspector – practicing quality control for their shoe sole manufacturing for over 20 years. She considered herself a “sole saver” – and she was, until her retirement at 65. Unapologetically kind and caring, she was the type of woman who always put the needs of others before her own. Her mother taught her how to bake and how to cook, and she carried those memories in the kitchen and her culinary talents with her through life; keeping those around her - friends, family, and loved ones - well-fed. She loved her trips to the beach, especially those on the Cape, and the Salisbury and Hampton beaches. She was a collector of fascinating shells, lobster traps, and sand dollars, and she would fill the house with her collection over the years. She was an avid fan of the lobster at Brown’s Lobster Pound in NH, and she loved her camping trips to Salisbury State Park. She enjoyed visiting the White Mountains with Richard; hiking and taking in the beautiful scenery as they went. She was a talented craftswoman and was quite skilled with her crocheting, and her beading, and she enjoyed making jewelry and other creations for her friends and loved ones. And although she was allergic to them, she adored her cat Stewie and her many dogs. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, and will continue to be forever loved.

A Calling Hour for Linda will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10am to 11am in the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant Street in Ware. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am in the funeral home, immediately following the Calling Hour. Burial will be held in Aspen Grove Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant Street, Ware, MA 01082, is honored to serve the Jones family.

An online tribute page is available at charbonneaufh.com