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Elizabeth Jones Obituary
July 21, 1963 - June 11, 2025
Elizabeth Claire (Emerson) Jones, 61, of New Milford passed into her eternal peace at the VITAS unit of St. Mary's Hospital June 11, 2025 surrounded by family after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was born in Mount Vernon, NY July 21,1963, later moving to Putnam Lake, NY and graduating from Brewster High School. She graduated from Western Connecticut State University in 1985 with a BS in Medical Technology.
Elizabeth had a 28 year career in the laboratory at New Milford Hospital , where she met her husband. Later she worked at Danbury Hospital and the lab at the St. Mary's Oncology office in Waterbury.
Liz was predeceased by her father, Roy S Emerson and her mother Joan Carlson Emerson. In addition to her husband Eric of 33 years, she is survived by brothers Donald Emerson (Janet) of Derry NH, Robert (Jennifer) of Lynchburg VA and sister, Leslie of China Grove, NC. She also leaves nephews Robert Seger and Donald Emerson and their families. Also brother-in-law Alex Jones (Carol) and Greg Jones.
Liz enjoyed spending time with friends and family whom she cherished. She had a real passion for quilting, often with her mother or her friends at Mt. Laurel Quilters and Southford Falls Quilters and several of the quilts she worked on won prizes at shows and fairs. She also enjoyed hiking, taking pride in completing CT DEEP hiking challenges with her husband. Other pastimes Liz enjoyed were travel, avocational archaeology , gardening, canning jams and produce and making her special relish. She loved animals and cats were her favorite. Liz and Eric took in and loved many stray cats over the years.
Elizabeth's big heart, humor and strength will be missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held Sunday July 20, 2025 1:00 p.m. at The Congregational Church of New Fairfield, 20 Gillotti Rd., New Fairfield, CT.
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for Elizabeth Jones
Anne Waldman
August 3, 2025
I knew Liz through New Milford hospital and the mountain laurel quilt guild . She was a warm and caring person,always willing to help in the guild .
My sincerest condolences to Eric and his family as well as Liz´s
family. She will be missed by our friends in the guild. A beautiful
person with a heart of Gold !!
My her memory be a blessing
Anne W
Lucianne Lavin
July 18, 2025
I met Liz when she and her husband Eric joined the Institute for American Indian Studies where I worked as its research director/archaeologist. Liz was very interested in local archaeology and Indigenous history. We spent many happy times excavating sites, visiting museums, and attending IAIS museum events. Liz was a lovely, kind person, always generous with her time. I shall miss her very much.
Lori Leslie
July 10, 2025
I met my dear friend Elizabeth (Liz) in 5th grade. We had our classrooms next door to each other in the roundhouse building at JFK Elementary School in Brewster, NY.
We were also in the same Girl Scout Troop for awhile.
I remember it was then when she told me her little sister Leslie was born. They were 10 years apart.
We officially became best friends in 8th grade when we shared the same home room and classes.
We were friends all through High School, College and beyond.
We both were each other´s "ladies of honor" at each other´s weddings...so many good memories of Liz.
My condolences again to Eric.
My deepest condolences to Donald, Janet, Robert, Jennifer, Leslie and Liz´s nephews, Robert and Donald.
I will miss my dear friend, but have amazing memories that will keep her alive inside my heart forever. Goodbye my beautiful friend. May you be at peace.
Brenda Warren
June 23, 2025
My sincere condolences to Eric and all your family.
Judy Shears
June 21, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patty Jacobson
June 21, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss, Eric. May loving memories bring comfort to your heart in the days ahead.
Sandra Anderson
June 20, 2025
Eric, I am so sorry for your loss! I enjoyed seeing and talking to Liz the numerous times she had to come to our unit to do a blood draw. She was never impatient but always very pleasant to patients and staff alike.
Sheri Ackerman Gunn
June 20, 2025
Dear Eric, I am so sorry to hear about Liz. I will miss our random meetings at town events.
Sue Besanceney
June 20, 2025
RIP my friend. You are so loved and respected. If there is ever a perfect person with lots of love to give it was you. Much love on your next journey, you will never be forgotten. Love Vin & Sue
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