Allan M. Jones

WASHINGTON – Allan McAllister Jones, 89, of Hart Hollow Road passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by family after a short illness.

Born on January 22, 1931 in Barre, he was the son of Alvah and Ruth (McAllister) Jones. Throughout his childhood, he lived in East Barre, attending local schools and then Spaulding High School.

He held jobs at local businesses for a time and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in Air Sea Rescue. He was honorably discharged in 1955.

After working in the Barre area for a time, he met his wife, Elinor Carle. They were married in August of 1957, soon after moving to Connecticut where Allan took a job at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.

Allan and Elinor missed Vermont. He came back to take a job with Carle and Seaver, Inc., as a tire salesman. At the time of their closing, he took employment with Good Year Tire and Rubber in sales, until their downsizing in 1976. At that time, Allan and his family began a new venture, Allan Jones and Sons. Allan and his sons worked diligently together to build a successful tire and auto repair business still owned and operated by his sons. Allan retired in 1996.

His first wife, Elinor was taken too soon in 1985. Allan was fortunate to meet Pauline (Marcotte) Martineau and they married in May of 1990.

Allan enjoyed many kinds of recreation. The family spent many summers at the camp on Lake Groton - boating, and socializing. In his younger years hunting with the family and snowmobiling with friends were favorites, many trips to various ride-ins with the Washington Snow Flyers, accompanied by Elinor and various close friends. Flying with Leon Tucker and Armand Carrier made great memories. In later years, traveling and camping with Pauli for several summers. Allan and Pauli spent many winters in Florida meeting and enjoying new friends.

In recent times, Allan enjoyed riding in his Ranger, spending time with his beloved German Shepherd Titan, and of course visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always a highlight.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline Jones; his three children Steve (Jeannine), David (Lisa), and Andrea Jones; his grandchildren Katie, Adam, Nathan, and Olivia Jones; step-children David (Robin), and Brenda Martineau; step-grandchildren Josh, Claudia, Matthew, and Kristopher; three great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; his sister Beverly Hood as well as nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Elinor and his brother, Russell.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #10, 320 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.