It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kenneth George Jones announce his passing on April 29, 2026, at the age of 76. Born September 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Alfred and Cora (Murphy) Jones of Roseville, PE. He is survived by his loving wife, Gert (Shea) Jones, with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage. Together they made their home in St. Peter and St. Paul, PE, where Ken loved his neighbours and the community he was part of.

  

Loving father to Vickie, Randy, Lynn, Julia (Matt) Eley, Lisa (Mark Cantwell), Kendra MacEachern, Michael (Mary-Jean), and Valerie. Proud grandfather to Cassie, Carter, Camden, Chiara, Laura, Luke, Hector, Leeann, Iain, Lucy, Theo, and Everett, and great-grandfather to Coulson.

 

Dear brother to Nellie, Patrick (late Margaret), and Irma (Richard) Teed. Dear brother-in-law to Wilson (late Mary) Shea, Arlene (late Cletus) Shea, Eileen (Ernest) Gallant, Richard (Elaine) Shea, Brenda (late Louis) Shea, Leo (Theresa) Shea, Mary (Clarence) Gallant, Claude (Kim) Shea, Paul (Sharon) Shea, Telly (Bill) Aylward, Michael (Tammy) Shea, and Jackie (Robert) Allain. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

 

He was predeceased by his parents; his parents-in-law, Wilson and Patricia (Knox) Shea; his siblings Carol (Frank) Butler, Eleanor, Percy, Oscar, Eldon, and Eric Jones; brothers and sisters-in-law, Margaret Jones, Frank Butler, Mary Shea, Cletus Shea, Louis Shea, Russell Shea, and Gail Shea; and his granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Eley (in infancy).

 

Ken was a dedicated teacher for 35 years, fondly remembered as "Mr. Jones". He taught in Summerside, Callaghan, and Westisle, where he was known as a passionate, patient and humorous math teacher. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Ken was known as the "marathon man", completing numerous marathons, playing ball and hockey with the HAB club in his prime, and remaining active at the Iron Haven Gym in Alberton for many years. He was a devoted community member who gave generously of his time to many committees and organizations throughout the years. A faithful parishioner of St. Simon and St. Jude Church in Tignish, and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Ken lived his life grounded in faith. He enjoyed cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs, gardening, doing puzzles, playing cards with his family, and spending time outdoors—especially raking blueberries every season, eagerly helping his brother-in-law, Bill with loading and unloading lobster gear each year. Ken always enjoyed a good feed of lobsters or salt fish. Above all, he will be remembered for his deep love of family, his kindness, and his willingness to help others. Ken will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton. Visitation Sunday, May 3rd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 4th at 3:00 pm from St. Simon and St. Jude Parish Church, Tignish, with Rev. Tim Broderick, celebrant. Interment in the parish cemetery.

 

As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the PEI Right to Life or the St. Simon and St. Jude Church Restoration Fund would be greatly appreciated.