Berwick, NS
November 03, 1934 – December 03, 2024
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Sonya Jones, Berwick, Nova Scotia.
Born in London, England on 3 November 1934 to Gertrude and Colenso Mortimer, she was the younger child of two.
Sonya was raised until the age of 14 years old in Columbia, South America where her father worked for an oil exploration company. She finished her schooling in Canada and from high school trained and worked as a medical lab technician for two and a half years in Victoria, BC. It was during this time in 1955 when she went on a blind date and met her soon to be husband of 64 years. As a military wife, she lived in Comox, BC, Sacramento, California, St. Hubert, QC, with their final posting in Greenwood, NS in 1966.
Sonya spent many years volunteering with the Girl Guides of Canada, including holding the position of Division Commissioner, as well as many years being involved with the Canadian Pony Club and secretary of the Windsor Spring Horse Show. She enjoyed the friendships and camaraderie developed with many friends through these organizations. Sonya loved music and singing, and she was a founding member of the alto section of Kings Chorale that began in 1990 and was at choir practice as recently as November 18, 2024 – two weeks after her 90th birthday. She contributed to many choir social gatherings and corn boils, but her sewing skills were invaluable. Sonya made all the jewel-toned blouses for the women of the choir to wear at their concerts, and ultimately recycled these blouses into the current collars and cuffs of the gowns currently worn by the women of Kings Chorale.
Sonya was a lifelong bridge player, belonging to two different bridge clubs in the Annapolis Valley, one consisting of ex-military service wives since the early 1990’s. She was also well-known for her sewing, knitting, and cross-stitching skills, having sewn and created clothing for family, friends, and through her own lingerie business for many years. Sonya loved animals and rode horses as a child, which reappeared later in life when two of her daughters were active in horseback riding competitions.
Sonya is survived by her four daughters: Lorraine (Richard) Vickers (Apex, NC, USA), Leah Jones (Greenwood, NS), Sharon Jones (Antigonish, NS), and Rachel Jones (Somerset, NS); four grandchildren Emily (Timofei) and Isaac Baker, Daniel and Megan Liengme; sister-in-law Marilyn Jones (Ottawa); as well as nieces and nephews. Sonya is predeceased by her husband Edwin of 64 years; her parents, and her brother.
Always ready to participate in a good "skit" with fellow choir members, her sense of fun and humour will be missed but not forgotten. Our "original six" has dwindled to four, and we feel the void it has left with us.
The family extends sincere thanks to Drs. Klippenstine, J.P. McCarthy, Ryan Kelly, David Bowes, Daniel Rayson, and Dr. Choo for the care and compassion provided during this difficult and sad time.
Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the SPCA or animal rescue of your choice or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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