Beatrice L. COURNOYER

SPENCER— Beatrice L. (Cournoyer) Jones, 79, of 96 Mechanic Street died Thursday, Dec. 29 in her home after being stricken ill. Her husband Walter L. Jones died in 1987. She leaves a daughter, Joanne C., wife of David L. LaCroix of Spencer, 3 granddaughters, 4 great-granddaughters, a sister, Edna, wife of Ronnie Latour of Spencer and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is pre-deceased by a daughter, Doris B. LeBlanc. Mrs. Jones was born in Spencer, daughter of Armand and Doris (Bassett) Cournoyer. She was a Lens Inspector at the American Optical Co. and also at United Lens, both in Southbridge, for many years before retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed bingo, crochet and playing cards. The funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 31, from J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 58 Maple Street, Spencer. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be from 8:30-9:30 AM Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund, 60 Maple Street, Spencer, MA 01562 or to the Spencer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Spencer, MA 01562.