Catherine I. “Betty” Jones

Catherine Isabelle “Betty” (Orr) Jones, a resident of Westwood for 52 years, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood.  She was 96.  Betty was born June 12, 1916 in Roslindale, Massachusetts, the only child of Henry and Isabelle (Harrison) Orr.  She graduated from Girls Latin High School in Boston and took many classes at the Harvard Extension School.  An avid reader, it was very appropriate that Betty worked as a Children’s Librarian at the Westwood Public Library for 22 years.  Betty was the wife of the late John Harold “Jack” Jones, and the mother of the late Gary R. Jones.  She is survived by her daughter, Laurie E. DeVirgilio of Norwood; her two sons, Richard A. Jones of Norwood, and Stephen G. Jones of Revere; seven grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.  Visitation with Betty’s family will be held from 2 to 3 PM Thursday, December 6th at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood followed by a Memorial Service in the Funeral Home at 3 PM.  Private interment will be in the New Westwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations in Betty’s memory to the Friends of the Westwood Library, 668 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090 would be appreciated.