William D. Jones III

JONES, William D., III MD William D. Jones, III MD of Bloomfield, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at the age of 63. William "Bill" was the devoted husband of Fran Tutko Jones and the proud father of two sons and two daughters, William B. and companion, Tara Jonsson, John T. and wife Amy; Margaret D. and husband Steve, and Elizabeth D. and companion, Jeff Moore. Bill was also fortunate to share his life with his sister Nancy; brother-in-law, Emory; niece Becky; nephew Randy; and three grandchildren, Kennedy, Addison, and Bryce. He also leaves behind the Hijeck family, many loving friends, and his loyal golden retriever Sadie. Bill was raised in Wallingford, PA and had spent the past 30 years living in Bloomfield and West Hartford. He dedicated nearly three decades to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hartford Hospital, UConn Health Center, Connecticut Children's Hospital, and Manchester Memorial Hospital until his retirement in 2001. Bill was a distinguished graduate of the University of Delaware '62 with inductions into the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Bill left Delaware to pursue his medical education at Jefferson Medical College '66. His medical internship was completed at the Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennsylvania, followed by residencies at Hartford Hospital in General Surgery, and the University of Pennsylvania where he completed his Plastic Surgery training in 1976. Throughout his years of medical education, Bill stayed active in the United States Naval Reserve as a Medical Doctor, being honorably discharged in 1991 with rank of Commander. From 1976 to 2001, Bill was a partner with Hartford Plastic Surgery Associates P.C. Following his retirement, he dedicated his time restoring his 130 year old farmhouse and tinkering with his antique furniture hobby. Bill spent a lifetime enjoying blue water sailing with his cronies, surf fishing with his children, and relaxing in the Caribbean with his family and friends. Up until his unexpected death, Bill was an enthusiastic member of the Wintonbury Historical Society where he was just named Chairman of the building committee. Thanks to the support of many volunteers and friends, Bill's latest accomplishment was the completion of the Southwest District School and was looking forward to the challenge of tackling the Captain Oliver Filley House. The entire Jones family would like to extend their utmost gratitude to Eric Dobkin MD and his gifted ICU staff at Hartford Hospital. The blessed support of Anne, Patti, Molly, and Christine will always be remembered in the hearts of Bill's family and friends. The family also extends their gratitude to the years of friendship and medical guidance of Mohammed Hassan, MD, and Rocco Orlando, MD. Those wishing to make memorial contributions on Bill's behalf, please consider the National Parkinson's Foundation, PO Box 116931, Atlanta, GA 30368-6931 or the Wintonbury Historical Society, PO Box 7454, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

William D. Jones III

December 6, 1940 - March 19, 2004