Mary C. Jones

Mary C. (Flynn) Jones age 86 and a longtime resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully October 13, 2026 at The Arbors of Dracut. She was the beloved wife of Richard J. “Dick” Jones to whom she was married for 62 years.

She was born In Lowell, Massachusetts on July 17, 1940, daughter of the late Jeanette Y. (Dufresne) and Joseph H. “Henry” Flynn.

She was educated at Saint Michael School in Lowell, Massachusetts and graduated from Lowell High School as a girl officer with the class of 1958. She met the love of her life, Dick, while working at RCA in 1963 and they were married on October 12, 1964.

While raising her family, Mary enjoyed crafts with friends and baking, crocheting and knitting, reading, and sudoku. She was also involved in many parish and PTO activities. Mary returned to working at Alexander’s Market in Dracut as a part-time cashier before transferring to a full-time position in the main office. She later began a 16 year career at Dracut Town Hall, where she retired as Assistant Treasurer in 2002.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in Maine. She enjoyed traveling, volunteering at Lowell General Hospital and dinners with friends and family.

In addition to her husband, Dick, Mary is survived by her four sons and their spouses, Rick and Jodi of Pelham, NH, Michael and Joan of Methuen, Brian and Cheryl of Dracut, Douglas and Jennifer of Dracut; nine grandchildren, Kylee Carelli and her husband Jordan, Sarah, Kathryn, Kelsey, Marissa, Brady, Kirsten, Ryan and Kaitlyn; one great-grandson, Greyson Carelli; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mary’s Life Celebration on Monday, October 19, 2026 from 4 until 7 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell. Her Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10 AM at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Dracut. Private burial will happen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s name may be made to The Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.