Obituary for Helen E. "Polly" Jones
Helen “Polly” E. (Kimball) Jones, 82, of Westborough and formerly of Framingham, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 13, 2022 surrounded by loving family.
Born in Boston, Polly was the daughter of the late Robert Merriman Kimball and Barbara (Playfair) Kimball. She was a graduate of St. Lawrence University (1961) and Newton High School (1957).
An avid photographer, Polly summered in Friendship, Maine where she enjoyed capturing coastal images and spending time with extended family. She loved both art and sports, valued education, and was a passionate advocate for those with special needs.
Polly is survived by her children Dr. Catherine Jones Dickson and husband Dr. Eric Dickson, of Princeton, MA, Barbara L. Marshall and husband Kevin Marshall, of Plymouth, MN, and David B. Jones, of Worcester, MA; a brother, Thomas M. Kimball, of Albuquerque, NM; and a sister, Laurie K. Mottle, of Meriden, CT; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends, both near and far. She was the proud grandmother of Connor, Caileigh and Collin Marshall, and Killian, Carly and Katarina Dickson, all of whom treasured her love. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Matt B. Jones, Jr., in 2009.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 129, Friendship, ME 04547-0129, and to the KFA Scholarship Fund c/o Kimball Family Association, P.O. Box 180, Southington, CT 06489.
The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Shrewsbury is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born in Boston, Polly was the daughter of the late Robert Merriman Kimball and Barbara (Playfair) Kimball. She was a graduate of St. Lawrence University (1961) and Newton High School (1957).
An avid photographer, Polly summered in Friendship, Maine where she enjoyed capturing coastal images and spending time with extended family. She loved both art and sports, valued education, and was a passionate advocate for those with special needs.
Polly is survived by her children Dr. Catherine Jones Dickson and husband Dr. Eric Dickson, of Princeton, MA, Barbara L. Marshall and husband Kevin Marshall, of Plymouth, MN, and David B. Jones, of Worcester, MA; a brother, Thomas M. Kimball, of Albuquerque, NM; and a sister, Laurie K. Mottle, of Meriden, CT; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends, both near and far. She was the proud grandmother of Connor, Caileigh and Collin Marshall, and Killian, Carly and Katarina Dickson, all of whom treasured her love. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Matt B. Jones, Jr., in 2009.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 129, Friendship, ME 04547-0129, and to the KFA Scholarship Fund c/o Kimball Family Association, P.O. Box 180, Southington, CT 06489.
The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Shrewsbury is assisting the family with arrangements.