Jones Family Funeral Centre & Cremation Services

Jones Family Funeral Centre & Cremation Services Funeral and cremation service provider, proudly serving the families of Cumberland County, Nova Scot

We take this opportunity to remember. A year ago today, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Anna McClary, of Amherst, NS, forme...
04/12/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Anna McClary, of Amherst, NS, formerly of River Hebert, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Time does not erase the past, but it does provide the space to think about your loved one, heal from the loss, and find meaning. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.

It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Greta Ruth MacLeod, age 90, of Truemanville, NS. Greta pass...
04/05/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Greta Ruth MacLeod, age 90, of Truemanville, NS. Greta passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Born in Hillsborough, NB, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Lillian (Jonah) Terris.

Greta talked often about her childhood in Albert County, returning yearly for her annual fall tour where she would relive her stories she cherished so much.

As a teen, the family moved to Oxford, Nova Scotia where she attended high school. It was here that she met the love of her life, Donald MacLeod, of Port Philip. Married in 1956, they moved to Moncton where they raised their family of four children. On retirement, they returned to their beloved Cumberland County, residing in Truemanville for more than 30 years. Family was everything to Greta. She and her five sisters were close. Their laughter and shenanigans were always present. She instilled in her children the importance of maintaining family ties. It is because of her that we have remained a close group.

She will be dearly missed by her sons, Terry (Sharon) and Donald "Sandy"; daughters, Catherine (Roger) Cormier and Jennifer MacLeod (Mike Townsend). She was the proud grandmother of nine, and great grandmother of eight and was loved very much by them all. She also leaves her sister, Florence Anderson, sisters in law, Marlene MacLeod and Joyce (Spence), many nieces and nephews, as well as the Terris and Goggin cousins. She loved them all.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald MacLeod; sisters Shirley Babcock, Marion Parks, Jean Latta, and Gerry Corey.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Cremation has taken place. There is no public visitation or service at this time.

Those wishing to make a donation may be do so to the charity of your choice.

Special thanks to the Truemanville Fire Department for their care and consideration.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of John Kenneth "Jack" MacDonald, age 91, of Springhill, NS. Jack passe...
04/05/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of John Kenneth "Jack" MacDonald, age 91, of Springhill, NS. Jack passed away peacefully at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

He was the son of the late William "Twiggy" and Hannah (Neilson) MacDonald.

Jack was a devoted father and grandfather, a loyal friend and a dedicated worker. He spent 31 years as a salesman with Canada Packers, earning Top Canadian Salesman in 1972, and later worked with Stanfield’s Limited.

He served the Town of Springhill as a councillor and geothermal coordinator, supported the Anne Murray Centre as a board member, and co-catered local events with his first wife, Marjorie.

An entrepreneur, he established Double K Pizza and M and J Gift Shop. At 58, he became an insurance agent, working with H.S. Terris Insurance and A.D. MacEachern Insurance until retiring at 82.

Jack was an avid Blue Jays fan and particularly enjoyed attending several games with his sons in honour of his 90th birthday. In 1958, his Springhill Mets baseball team won the Maritime Championship.

He was a Knights of Columbus member (3rd and 4th degrees) and served as Nova Scotia State Deputy in 1975.

Jack will be sadly missed by his wife, Faye MacDonald, Amherst; sons, Michael (Karen), Middle Sackville, NS; Patrick (Joyce), Waverley, NS; Shaun (Tracy), Bathurst, NB; step-children, Allan (Lisa) MacEachern, Amherst; Tanya (Michael) Smith, Tatamagouche, NS; six grandchildren - Lauryn, Taylor, Eric (Anna), Jason, Benjamin, and Cassidy; 5 step-grandchildren - Lauren, Ashley (Brett), Tristan, Taylor (Chelsea), and Emily; sister Dorothy (Joseph) Chambers; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, the former Marjorie Haggarty; siblings Annie (Douglas) Ellis, Florence (Ernest) Corbett, Kay (Claude) MacLeod, Archie (Audrey) MacDonald, Desmond "Naz" (Helen) MacDonald; Jeannie (Herb) Crowe and Dougal (Jacqueline) MacDonald.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS where visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11 AM at Holy Family Parish Church in Amherst, NS. Burial will take place in the North Street Roman Catholic Cemetery, Springhill at a later date.

If so desired, donations in memory of Jack may be made to Child Care International or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Jack's family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Shortt, Amy Thurston and the staff at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their compassionate care.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Jack's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

Frank Michael Arseneault1954 ~ 2026It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Michael Arsenault. Fr...
03/29/2026

Frank Michael Arseneault
1954 ~ 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Michael Arsenault. Frank passed away surrounded by his loving family at Gable's Lodge in Amherst, NS, March 28, 2026. He was 71 years old.

Frank was born October 16, 1954 to Amedie and Alice Arsenault. He married the love of his life, Arlene Schlosser on August 18, 1979.

Frank loved woodworking, fixing computers and playing darts. He was an all around Mr. Fix It.

Frank worked at Highland View Regional Hospital and then later at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. He started as a general cleaner and worked his way up to Supervisor of Environmental Services.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Arlene Arseneault; his children, Jennifer (Matt O'Blenis), and Amanda; his grandchildren, Brandon and Alyssa and his brother by choice, Wayle (Gwen) Fowler. Along with his family he will be missed by his daughters friends who he treated like family; his two older sisters; his sister in-law, Janey Arsenault, as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Frank was predeceased by his father and mother, Amedie and Alice (Carr) Arsenault; his sister, Mary Holmes and his brother, Pat Arsenault.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the caring staff at Gables Lodge.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst NS (902-667-8777) where visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2pm. Interment to take place in St. Charles-Nativity Roman Catholic Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer's Society.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

We take this opportunity to remember. A year ago today, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Marilyn Kohout, of Amherst, NS, for...
03/29/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Marilyn Kohout, of Amherst, NS, formerly of Nappan, NS passed away at Gables Lodge. The last 12 months have been demanding. You have handled your loss in the best way you could in order to survive. Take time to acknowledge the hard journey you’ve been on. Then look ahead to the new life you are creating for yourself. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.

We take this opportunity to remember.A year ago today, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Jeanette Reid, of Amherst, NS, forme...
03/27/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Jeanette Reid, of Amherst, NS, formerly of Spryfield, NS, passed away. Creating a positive ritual, either alone or shared with others, can give support, healing and meaning to the anniversary of someone’s passing. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.

We take this opportunity to remember. A year ago today, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Nancy Eagles, of Oxford, NS, forme...
03/26/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Nancy Eagles, of Oxford, NS, formerly of Joggins, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. The happiness experienced with Nancy belongs to you forever. Hold on to those rich memories, and give thanks for the life of the person you’ve lost. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Todd Andrew Gray, age 52, of Amherst, NS. Todd, also known as Archie...
03/23/2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Todd Andrew Gray, age 52, of Amherst, NS. Todd, also known as Archie, passed away after a lengthy illness at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Hazen and Jean (Porter) Gray.

Todd lived a simple life. He loved the outdoors where he spent as much time as possible fishing and hunting. He enjoyed animals and shared a special bond with Buddy, his sister's dog. Todd adored his niece, Bambreigh and was so proud of her. Of course, he also doted on his only sibling, Cindy. They were Irish Twins so it's understandable there was a bit of sibling rivalry at times! They were always there for one another.

Todd had a huge soft heart and was liked by many. His smile was contagious and he loved a good joke. He was a good friend, loyal and generous.

Todd suffered a workplace injury many years ago and he did his best not to let his health issues make him bitter. If a life well lived can be measured in acts of kindness, mission accomplished.

Archie will be dearly missed by his sister Cindy Gray (Bryan Porter), Warren; their daughter, his niece Bambreigh Porter; his many friends; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where cremation has taken place. There is no visitation or service.

Donations in Todd's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Todd's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

We take this opportunity to remember. A year ago today, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Alexander Wood, of River Hebert, N...
03/19/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Alexander Wood, of River Hebert, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Getting through the first year is hard, and each of these first occasions you once shared may bring up the sadness of living without your loved one. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for his family, as they move forward in their journey.�

We take this opportunity to remember.A year ago today, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Mary Gilroy, of Fort Lawrence, NS, pa...
03/18/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Mary Gilroy, of Fort Lawrence, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Creating a positive ritual, either alone or shared with others, can give support, healing and meaning to the anniversary of someone’s passing. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for her family, as they move forward in their journey.

We take this opportunity to remember. A year ago today, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Cecil Brown, of Amherst, NS, former...
03/13/2026

We take this opportunity to remember.

A year ago today, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Cecil Brown, of Amherst, NS, formerly of Southampton, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Getting through the first year is hard, and each of these first occasions you once shared may bring up the sadness of living without your loved one. On this difficult anniversary, we at Jones Family Funeral Centre, wish to extend our sympathies, and our hope for his family, as they move forward in their journey.�

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Douglas Burpie Whalen of Lower Cove, NS, on Monday, March 9, 2026, a...
03/12/2026

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Douglas Burpie Whalen of Lower Cove, NS, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

Born in Amherst, NS, he was the son of the late George Merton and Evelyn (Gower) Whalen.

At the age of 50 Doug wrapped up his long career at the NSLC and went on to enjoy every minute of his hard-earned retirement.

Doug loved playing and watching all sports. And when it came to his sons, he never missed an opportunity to travel and support them in whatever sport they played. Doug was a big kid at heart, and he loved planning vacations around the boys, which always included some of their friends.

When it came to animals, Doug had a huge heart. Along with the many pets he adopted over his lifetime, he always had a bowl of food ready for any strays that showed up.

You couldn’t help but love Doug and we feel so blessed to have had this wonderful man in our lives. These sweet memories of him will always be held in our hearts.

Doug will be missed by his best friend and wife Debi, sons Darren and Nathan (Shelley) and grandson Gavin Whalen; he also leaves behind his brother-in-law Bruce (Darlene) Brown, his good friends Dave and Jimmy, and his best buddy Sully the cat.

Along with his parents, Doug was predeceased by many much-loved relatives, including Aunts Rita, Clara, Berlin and Hazel who was like a second mother, Uncles Cecil, Nick, and Vernie; his cousins Curry, and those who he considered his sisters; Kathleen, Bev, Regina and Veronica. Stephen McCormick was like a younger brother to him, and we can only imagine the reunion!

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). At Doug's request there will be no visitation or service.

Donations in Doug's memory may be made to a charity that you think he would be proud to support.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Doug's online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre page.

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70 Church Street
Amherst, NS
B4H3B2

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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