GLOUCESTER: Cheryl J. (Fullerton) Jones, 59, died peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center due to complications of multiple sclerosis. She was the beloved wife of William E. Jones.
Born in Gloucester on January 31, 1955, she was the daughter of Grace (Brooks) Fullerton of Essex and the late Vaughn Fullerton. She was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 1973.
Cheryl was employed as a librarian and secretary in the Gloucester Public School System for several years. She had also once worked at Sudbay Motors in Gloucester where she met her husband William. Cheryl loved to garden and sew, as well as spend time with her many friends and family; she was devoted to those she loved and had a very open heart that made all those around her feel cherished and welcomed.
Despite the toll that MS has taken on Cheryl for the last ten years, she has never lost her love and enthusiasm of life. Her smile and laugh could light up a room and she would never complain despite the discomfort she was in. Cared for by her devoted husband, Cheryl was able to still enjoy many family parties and watching her great nieces and nephews grow. Cheryl recently traveled out to Buffalo New York to watch her daughter get married and welcome a new son-in-law into the family; she did not allow MS to steal her spirit or joy of life.
In addition to her husband of thirty-seven years and her mother Grace Fullerton, she is survived by her daughter, Jackie Pick and her husband, Bill of Ashland; her son, William E. Jones, Jr. of Gloucester; a sister, Rona Fullerton of Danvers; sister-in-law, Kate Jones of Montague and several nieces and nephews, Jessica Guest, Tommy Weinburg and Gavin and Isaac Slaymaker.
Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19th in the Annisquam Village Church, 820 Washington St., Gloucester at 12:00 pm. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. There are no visiting hours. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.