Marjorie B. Jones

In Loving Memory of Marjorie “Midge” Jones

1933–2026 — A Life of Family, Friendship, and Cherished Traditions

Marjorie “Midge” Jones, 93, of Cranford, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2026.

Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, Midge was the daughter of Albert and Alice Taylor. She later resided in Roselle, NJ, before moving to Cranford in 1963, where she made her home for more than six decades.

Midge was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald, who passed away in 2004. Together, they built a life centered around family, raising their three children in Cranford and creating a lifetime of cherished memories.

She is survived by her three loving children, Rob Jones of Maryland, Donna Jones of Colorado, and Richard Jones of Cranford; her cherished grandchildren, Cameron Jones and Madison Jones Putnam and her husband, Chancellor; along with her dear cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Midge worked in the Accounting Department at Verizon until her retirement in 1997. She was also a member of the Cranford Senior Thursday Club.

Quiet by nature but blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, Midge enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially time spent with family and friends. She cherished family traditions, including hosting Thanksgiving gatherings with her beloved cousin, Isabelle Rathbun, and her family. Having grown up together, Midge and Isabelle shared a special bond that was more like that of sisters.

Midge also enjoyed an extraordinary lifelong friendship with Connie Bonner. Friends since high school, they shared more than 75 years of cherished memories, from cheerleading together in their youth to raising their children and celebrating life’s many milestones. Their special bond extended to the compassionate care they both received from Vesper Palmer, who lovingly cared for Connie and later Midge.

Midge will be remembered for her quiet nature, wonderful sense of humor, and the lasting relationships she treasured throughout her life. A beloved mother, grandmother, relative, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of enduring friendships, cherished family traditions, and a lifetime of memories. Though she will be deeply missed, the love she shared will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Funeral Arrangements

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Gray Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A brief funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with interment at Fairview Cemetery, 1100 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Online Donations - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Midge’s memory.

Forever loved. Forever remembered.