It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John E.V. Jones on February 19, 2025,
peacefully at his home in Campbellford, ON, at the age of 93.
John was born on April 25, 1931, in Gravesend, Kent, England. He studied architecture in Canterbury,
where he met his wife, Alison. After working in London as a professional architect, he moved his
family to Toronto in 1967 and settled in Ajax in 1968. For the next fifty-two years, John was an
active member of his community, enthusiastically volunteering his time at the Holy Trinity Anglican
Church, Rotary Club of Ajax, Ajax Municipal Housing Corp., and the local Business Improvement Association.
Known for his eloquence and sharp wit, John was never shy to share his insights at public meetings
and in letters to the editor. He was well known as the co-host of the Rotary Club’s televised bingo
on Cable 10, calling numbers by their nicknames (“66 – clickety-click!”) and entertaining viewers
with his humor. He was instantly recognizable as the distinguished bearded gentleman driving his
red Triumph TR6 with the top down, no matter the temperature.
John opened an architecture office in the Ajax Plaza, and his distinctive designs are seen throughout
Durham Region, including Ajax Fire Station No. 2, the Ajax Hydro/Elexicon Building, Oshawa Fire
Station No. 4, and Brock Place plaza in Whitby. Outside of work, he enjoyed walking his dogs,
camping, carpentry, photography, and making music with his Rotary friends.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Alison; daughter Elizabeth Mathewson (Michael); son Christopher
(Claudia); niece Carol; grandchildren Alison (Eric), Vincent, Michelle (Kevin), Julia, and Elaine;
and great-grandchildren Silas, Jacob, Lily, Jack, Mark, and Cameron.
The family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care John received from St. Elizabeth’s Health Care,
the Victoria Order of Nurses, Ed’s House, the Northumberland Community Paramedics, Connie Wilson,
Dr. Carlos Yu, and Dr. Kelly Parks. Special thanks to Elizabeth and Michael, whose love and devotion
allowed John to live out his life at home, surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be arranged at a later date.
He will remain forever in our hearts.
