Elva Jones

Haverhill – Elva E. (Clevesy) Jones, 91, passed away Thursday, September 29 at Merrimack Valley Hospice in Haverhill surrounded by her loving family.Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Eugene Clevesy and Viola (Marshall). Raised and educated in Haverhill, she was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1943. Before raising her family she was employed at Western Electric in Haverhill. After her children were grown she was employed as a waitress at Captain Chris, Gandies in Lawrence and DiBurros Restaurant in Haverhill. Elva was also employed at Lucent Technologies before her retirement. She was an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and hardly missed watching a game. She was a voracious reader and it was not uncommon for her to start and finish several books a week. She was the number one fan and cheerleader of the weekly whiffle ball, badminton and volley ball games that pitted her children and grandchildren against each other. Known for her quick wit, she had a amazing sense of humor and could take as good as she gave. Family was the center of her world and she devoted herself to her three sons and their families. While slight in physical stature Elva was fiercely independent and maintained the confidence and strong will of a giant. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.Elva is survived by her children, Glenn A. Jones of Worcester and Steven R. Jones and his wife Carina A. of Haverhill her son Gary L. Jones passed in 2005 her loving grandchildren, Eric, Ashley, Alan and Christopher Jones Matthew LeBretton and Kristen Jones several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Mrs. Jones are private. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA 01843. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com.