Obituary of Denis Michael Anthony Jones, M.D.

EAST GREENBUSH- Denis Jones, 75 years, born in Kingston, Jamaica, passed away on April 4, 2022. Denis was a graduate of Wilmer’s Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica, where he spent his formative school years. He later graduated from the University of the West Indies Medical School. As a respected physician in the specialization of Radiation Oncology, Denis went on to serve in England, Canada and the United States and as a medical volunteer in Honduras. In his spare time Denis could be found volunteering at his church and tending to his beautiful gardens. Denis’s laughter and knack for storytelling will be missed by many. The lives he touched through his vibrant personality and devoted care helping countless patients and their families will not be forgotten. Denis is survived by his two children, Xavier (New York) and Tamara (Canada), his son-in-law Ahren and his beloved granddaughters, Alexandra, and Arden, as well as his brother Keith Jones of Kingston, Jamaica. Denis was a kind, loving, and devoted husband to Dr. Ethel Jones, who passed away from cancer in 2003. Cremation took place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. A Celebration of Life will take place at 2pm on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 21 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208, United States. A memorial service will also take place at a later date in Kingston, Jamaica, arrangements are pending and yet to be determined. In honor of Dr. Jones’s engaging personality and joie de vie, we request that friends and family wear vibrant colors to honor his memory. For gifts or donations please consider the Canadian and American Cancer Society and local food bank. To leave a special message for the family, please visit: SimpleChoicesCremation.com