Margaret D. Jones, 61, of Marcy, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Utica on January 14, 1955, a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Collea) Devins. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy, Mohawk Valley Community College and SUNY Cortland. Margaret was united in marriage to Richard E. Jones at St. Agnes Church, Utica on August 17, 1991. For thirty four years until her retirement she was a teacher in the Utica School System. Margaret was a parishioner of St. Paul's Church, Whitesboro. She enjoyed traveling and casino trips with her sister. Most of all, Margaret enjoyed just sitting outside by the pool with her kids. Margaret was instrumental in forming the Whitesboro High School Bowling Boosters Club and was their number one fan. Margaret is survived by her beloved husband, Dick, her two children, Megan Jones, of Marcy and Robert Jones, of Marcy, her brothers and sister, John Devins and wife Stephanie, of Skaneateles, NY, Mary Devins and partner, Valerie Yager, of Whitesboro and James Devins, of Boston, MA. She is also survived by three nieces, a nephew, an uncle and many cousins. Mrs. Jones' funeral will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:30 from St. Paul's Church, Whitesboro. Burial will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery, Utica. There are no calling hours. The family will greet people at the conclusion of the funeral mass. Those so wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society in Margaret's memory.