Richard Ramsay Jones

DUE TO WEATHER THE WEDNESDAY MASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Richard Ramsay Jones, age 78, of Havre de Grace, MD passed away on March 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Thomas W. Jones and Margaret (McKinney) he was a lifelong resident of Harford County. He is survived by his wife of 49 yrs., Beverly Preston Jones, 3 daughters, Phoebe J. Durst (George), Rebecca J. Coakley (Kenneth) and Kathleen J. Waltemeyer (Daniel), 5 grandchildren, Matthew McK. Durst, Rowan P. Durst, Meredith A. Coakley, Andrew R. Coakley and Gavin P. Waltemeyer, and siblings Thomas William Jones, Patricia Whalen, and Michael Jones.

Mr. Jones practiced law in Bel Air for 53 years after graduation from the University of Maryland School of Law. He was the law clerk for Judge Harry Dyer and Judge Stewart Day. He just retired after 47 yrs. as Harford County Court Auditor. He was President of Harford County Bar Association in 1990, served on Harford County Bar Association Library Committee for years, and was a member of Harford County Bar Association for 53 years. He enjoyed carving decoys, was an avid gardener and outdoorsman.

The family wants to sincerely thank the Kaufman Cancer Center and the Maryland Proton Treatment Center for their kindness and professionalism during their time of need.

Burial will be private.

A reception to follow the Mass at MacGregor's Restaurant in Havre de Grace.

Contributions may be made to Kaufman Cancer Center, 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21015 or Maryland Proton Treatment Center, 850 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.