Elinor M. Jones, 94
Dateline: Taunton, MA
Elinor M. (Floyd) Jones, age 94, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Morton Hospital in Taunton.
Born in Leominster, MA on February 19, 1926, she was a loving daughter of the late Daniel A. and Lora-Etta (Stone) Floyd.
Elinor’s early childhood was spent living in Leominster. She later moved to Taunton, where she was a 1943 graduate of Taunton High School and received her certificate as an LPN from the former Morton Hospital School for Nursing.
A resident of Taunton for the past eighty-two years, Mrs. Jones was a retired LPN, having worked at Morton Hospital and at the Wedgemere Nursing Home. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, a former member of the Taunton Methodist Church and a former member of the Taunton PTA.
Elinor loved spending time with her adoring family. She was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles and when able, trips to area casinos.
She is survived by her devoted children: Roy V. “Skip” Mosier of Taunton, Pamela A. Nealey of Raynham, Avis L. “Cindy” Platt of Taunton and the late Victoria L. “Vicky” Mosier and George A. “Biffy” Platt, II. She is also survived by her cherished 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her graveside funeral service on Monday, December 14th at 12:00 P.M. at the Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton.
Visiting hours are omitted and to send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.tauntonfuneral.com