Obituary: Holly Freeman Jones, 1955-2026

Holly A. Freeman Jones passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born on January 7, 1955, in Potsdam, N.Y., to Mary and Philip Pepper and was later adopted by Richard Freeman. She was predeceased by her brother Mark and her beloved husband, Dr. Dennis Jones, whom she married in 1995. Coming of age in the late 1960s, she brought a strong female force to the roles of daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She added generous doses of empathy and humor to each relationship. Before moving to Vermont in 1992, Holly worked as a labor and delivery nurse in Rhode Island and was especially proud of her work with Women & Infants Hospital in Providence. Later, her family and friends came to know her as a doting “Mimi” to her three adored grandchildren. She also worked as a grief counselor, striving to make a positive difference in the lives of those who shared their losses.

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