Canaan - Gloria Belle Fowler Jones, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, in her own home. Gloria was born September 18th, 1933, in Hartland, Maine, the daughter of Alton and Edith (Nason) Fowler. She graduated from Bloomfield Academy in 1951. She married Clarence M. Jones on October 23rd, 1953. Gloria worked for various shoe shops in Skowhegan, and after starting a family, she worked as a cook at Canaan Elementary School until she retired. Gloria loved to go dancing and play cards. She was always ready to attend a grand-child's or great-grandchild's sporting events or birthday party. Gloria was predeceased by her parents Alton and Edith Fowler, her sisters Marion and Phyllis, and her brother Malcolm. Gloria is survived by her husband of 69 years Clarence M. Jones, daughters Linda Lambert and her husband Parris and Gail LaGross and her husband Butch, grandchildren; Heather Richardson and her partner Robbie Hayden, Matthew Richardson and his wife Candi, Luke Richardson and his wife Sasha, Allie LaGross, Mica LaGross and his wife Tayla, great-grandchildren which lit up her life when they were around; Brendon, Keegan, Leif and Reid Richardson, Lola Caruso, Sawyer Gould and Quinn, Carson, Brantley, Aviva, Eliana and Nolan LaGross. Gloria had her last dance on August 25th and visited with family and friends. Instead of funeral services, Gloria's celebration of life was held on Sunday, September 17th for her birthday before she passed. The family gathered and sang Happy Birthday to her and sat and visited with her. For immediate family who could not attend, they called to wish her a happy 90th birthday and say their goodbyes. She heard every word and was at peace. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation to the charity of your choice or carve out time to spend with your loved ones. The family would like to thank Maine General Hospice and her special nurses, Sharon and Brandy and Heather. Cremation arrangements are by Dan and Scott's Cremation in Skowhegan, Maine