Woodsville, NH Barbara (Howland) Jones, 102, of Central Street, died on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Bath, NH, September 16, 1906, the daughter of Martin W. and Clara M. (Marston) Howland. Barbara graduated from Woodsville High School at the age of 16 with the Class of 1923. She went on to the Plymouth Normal School (the present Plymouth State University) in 1926. Barbara married Anthony Kinsley Tony Jones on October 28, 1928. Barbara had taught at all of the one room school houses in Haverhill, Bath, Glencliff, and Easton before her retirement from Woodsville Elementary School in 1976. She was also the school librarian and had worked summers in the Woodsville Public Library. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Dewey Decimal System in the town library in the late 1940 s and early 1950 s. She was a member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church, joining the church on May 7, 1950. Barbara was a member of the Cottage Hospital Auxilary and Retired Teachers Association. She joined the Mt. Gardner Grange and later the Pine Grove Grange in Bath, Woodsville Progressive Club, and a Lioness with the Cohase Lions Club. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and taking long rides. Barbara loved to recall old stories told by parents and grandparents. She had an extraordinary memory of people and events. Family was very important to Barbara, especially her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great - great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Anthony Kinsley Tony Jones on April 16, 1991; a daughter, Betty Guay on May 29, 2004; a son in law, Rodney Guay on December 8, 2001; a sister, Phyllis (Howland) Coates; and a brother, Martin Howland. Survivors include three daughters, Margery Jones of Woodsville, Barbara McKay and husband Murray of Goffstown, NH, Carol Bontos and husband George of Lynn, MA; a son, Colonel Richard Jones (U.S.A.F. Retired) and wife Diane (Eastman) of North Hampton, NH; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, July 15, from 1 to 3 PM, at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodsville United Methodist Church, C/O Reita Jones, 8 Ammonoosuc Street, Woodsville, NH 03785 or The North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH, 03561.