Captain (N) James Terrance Oliver (Terry) Jones

A gentleman to be respected and admired.

Terry was a much-liked classmate at Royal Roads, where his potential showed early, as 2 Squadron Commander, and at RMC. Every occasion of meeting Terry and having a chat definitely was a pleasure, in large measure due to his sense of humour, which somehow was both gentle and insightful, while revealing a great deal of common sense. I will miss the opportunity of further such meetings. RIP.

I only had the pleasure to meet Terry once. He sure did make laugh! I’ve been hearing stories about him for 25 years from his daughter and my dear friend, Jennifer. I’ve always pictured him as a hero. It is clear that he truly was a hero! My thoughts are with Terry’s amazing family. I wish I could be there to give hugs in person.

Terry and I had rooms opposite each other in our last year at RMC. That is when I really got to appreciate his sense of humor and his hearty laugh. His personality was such that other cadets regularly congregated in his room to share his company. We went in separate directions after graduation, but it was enjoyable to reconnect with him at reunions and at occasional class of 66 Ottawa group dinners which he attended with Marni.
My sincere condolences to the family

Loved by many.

I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the ceremony and thank and salute this wonderful sailor and classmate. He was a friend and will be missed by so many. My condolences to the family at the loss of such a wonderful father.

Marni and Jennifer My deepest condolences to both of you and your families on the death of your father. I know the last few years have not been the best for him with his medical problems and frequent Covid lockdowns. He and I became close friends during our summer training with the Navy and our two years to gether at RMC . I spent many happy college breaks at your grandparent's places in Markham and Unionville. I was best man at his wedding and he at mine. We both wound up in Halifax for our junior officer years. Unfortunately, the Navy sent me to the west coast and your mom and dad stayed East. When we returned east your dad and mom were just starting on a successful diplomatic career. and our times together became less frequent and we never lived in the same city again, yet when we did get together it was as though we had never been apart. Your dad had a magnetism and a sense of adventure about him that attracted friends. His sense of humour and his positive attitude were an example to all of us. I will miss his infectious laugh and his quick , irreverent wit. his death has left a hole in my heart as i know it has in yours, Fair winds and following seas my friend.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family for loss, will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Thank you, Uncle Terry, for the calm wisdom and genuine laughter you brought into my family memories. Teaching the young minds around you by action, never preaching. Walking RMC campus with you was an honour and one of the many memories I will hold close. Cheers to you and the full life you have lived. Now off to a blissful reunion with your co-captain Aunt Diane. Big big love.

Growing up, Uncle Terry towered above me (figuratively speaking), part of the adult world that I wrongly assumed viewed us little folk with indifference. I feel blessed that we both lived long enough to prove how egregiously misguided my childhood assumptions had been. Armed with heroic openness and a quiet self-assurance that both inspired and set one at ease, Uncle Terry was among the kindest and gentlest of souls that I have had the privilege to know. The world is certainly poorer in his absence.