Father Herbert Jones O. Carm's Obituary
Obituary for Father Herbert Jones O. Carm.
In loving memory, we regret to announce the passing of Father Herbert Jones O.Carm., June 30, 2026 in Lawrence, MA at age 91. Father Herb was born December 28, 1934 and was christened James K. Jones. He was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (Bradley) Jones and predeceased by his brothers Herbert A (Chuck)Jones Jr. and William B Jones. Jim will be missed by the many he touched throughout his life. He is survived by his sister, Carol Regan, and by his ten nieces and nephews, their spouses and children, as well as a multitude of Godchildren around the world.
Jim participated in countless family gatherings and we recall his presence with great warmth and love. One example of his joy in family was his annual hosting of an Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt at the priory in Peabody, MA. He was a graduate of St. Mary Grammar School and Central Catholic High School, after which he entered the Carmelite Seminary and was ordained a Carmelite Priest in 1960 as Father Herbert Jones O’Carm.
His life was one of service in the Carmelite Tradition. He soon learned the language and culture of the Spanish community well as he was assigned to minister in Chile. This was followed by service in multiple parishes in New Jersey in the suburbs of NY City, as well as a return to the Missionary work in Lima, Peru. As in all his assignments he became thoroughly engaged in the parish life of the families he served, becoming their counselor and friend. After 16 years he returned to the United States in January of 2000 and was assigned as Director of the Carmelite Chapel of St. Therese in the North Shore Mall in Peabody, MA.
When the Rectory closed there, Father Bill Lohan, Pastor of St. Monica Parish, invited him to live with them and help out as needed. When Father Lohan was reassigned he was invited by Father Chris Wallace to join them in the Rectory at All Saints Parish in Haverhill. Health concerns precipitated his move to the Marguerite House Assisted Living in Lawrence and more recently to the Nevins Nursing Home in Methuen.
Fr. Herb dedicated his life in service to God’s people. His life was a testament to his love of God through all of the different ways he found to provide service to others.
In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a donation to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) https://www.apdaparkinson.org/resources-support/. In memory of Father Herbert Jones O’Carm.
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