Birth date: Jan 14, 1952 Death date: Sep 22, 2020
Candace L. “Candy” Jones, 68, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at home with her family by her side after a long illness. Born in Rome, NY, she was predeceased by her parents, Jean and Richard Davies and brothe Read Obituary
I am so deeply saddened to find out about Candy’s passing . I just loved her! If you met Candy you couldn’t help but smile and get pulled into her positivity and share a laugh with her. I had the pleasure of meeting Candy about 6 years ago when she came to our pharmacy. She was wonderful from day 1 but would always say, “ I’m such a pain “ and I would tell her she was absolutely NOT a pain ever! She would always ask how many of us were working in the pharmacy that particular day that she stopped by, then she would pull out scratch offs for each of us . She would even be so sweet as to remember us on her annual trip to Cali, and she would bring us back things like Jelly Belly’s.
When she got sick , she and I would say , this disease doesn’t know who it’s messing with ! Lol
She was so sweet and so strong and I’ll never forget her . I am better for knowing her and so sad she is gone. Heartbroken that I didn’t get to say goodbye . You’ll be missed Candy !! Thank you for being one of the best !!
Lisa Sandford
Kinney Drugs
As former neighbors of Candy, we wish to send our love and sympathy to her family, and friends. We still live at North Madison Street, in Rome, NY. We loved all of you, and will never forget that radiant smile of Candy! May she rest in peace, and our deepest sympathies to all who loved her. Sheila, John, and Kara Wilson
Candy was an amazing, kind hearted, and fun loving person all her life and had a way of answering a question that made you stop and think about how to reply. When I first met her in the stock room at the Cell Center in 1974, I asked for something for the lab. Her reply sounded totally sarcastic, but I soon realized that that was the way she treated people she seemed to like. Soon I was able to keep up with her quick wit, but she kept me on my toes and I sometimes had her laughing really hard at my wit too. She definitely was "One In A Million" because the doctors said so when she broke her arm throwing a soft ball. In true Candy fashion, she asked someone close to her to sneak her favorite drink into the hospital (Gin & Tonic) because the doctors would never allow her to have it. We lost contact as the years went by, but whenever we did talk on the phone, she always ended her call to me by saying: Love You. I think I speak for everyone now and to that I say: DITTO.
Marty Paris (also a white coat & sometimes a blue coat)
Candy was someone very special who would give you the shirt off her back without thinking twice. She never thought of herself first. I have so many images in my head of Candy being Candy: The many Friday nights we spent eating and drinking (mostly drinking!) at the Cedar Post or Steinhoff’s. Playing the outfield in a softball game and throwing the ball hard enough to break her arm. Her total disdain for seat belts in cars. Saturday cookouts on the little hilltop at Paul Smith’s College. Her occasional derogatory comments on the white coats at the Cell Science Center. Her amazing ability to quickly find and deliver to these same white coats rare or unusual supplies and chemicals (Sure, you need a dozen giant bullfrogs by tomorrow!). And her wonderful laugh. She will be greatly missed by so many people that she has touched over the years.
John Ryan ( a white coat)
My deepest condolences to Candy’s family.
Here are some of my memories of knowing and loving Candy for over 46 years: riding with me to visit my parents in NJ where she saw the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. Candy just standing there wide-eyed staring at the blue ocean and crashing waves with toes in the sand. Walking the Asbury Park boardwalk, seeing Bruce Springsteen’s Stone Pony lounge; memories-singing in the car at the top of our lungs; Della Reese’s “Don’t You Know”; John Denver’s “Country Roads”, “Rocky Mountain High”, Stones “Satisfaction” and so many more; playing with my black Lab “Nite’, making BLT’s with Miracle Whip for her, Steak or Burgers with fries at Steinhoff’s in Wilmington, NY after playing pool and Betty Boop 10¢ a game pin ball machine; making & sending Candied Walnuts (aka bird turds) for her every January for almost 40 years.
We met in 1974 at the W. Alton Jones Cell Science Center forming a life-long friendship…so many memories of her views on ‘white coats’ and her personal definition of Ph.D.’s (best not to ask). When I relocated, we spoke by the phone from Corning, NY; Royal Oak, MI (she came to our wedding October 6, 1990); Melbourne Beach, FL (my parents retirement spot); Melbourne, Australia (where John, my husband, and I worked for almost 3 years) and finally Rockbridge Baths, VA (my present home).
Candy was a unique friend: honest, kind, compassionate, caring, fun-loving, playful, adventurous, protective, trustworthy, nurturing, a great listener, helpful and she was clairvoyant…knowing what you were thinking at the same time as you.
Candy was definitely one-of-a-kind; God broke the mold when He made her. To say she will be greatly missed is an understatement. Rest in peace my best friend Candy Jones.
Barbara (Anderson) Ekin
Frank and I are heartbroken about Candy's passing.We had a lunch group of grammar school friends . She highlighted it with her hearty laughter and great stories. I will miss you my friend.You will always be in my heart "Thank you " for letting me be a part of your journey
Candy was a kind and generous soul. She helped my family and myself without giving it a second thought. She was a great help to my sister and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Candy. John and Claudia Rosser
Candy was one of a kind.. Her love for her Family was huge. She was my co-worker and my friend. When I read this I knew who everyone was because she used to talk about all of you with so much love.. I will miss her.. She was an incredible lady..
Candy was one of the most caring, fun people I know! We were friends in high school and she would attend some of my class reunions with Debbie Markham. When my mother passed away in 2013, Debbie sent an edible arrangement to me in St. Louis. That was Candy--generous and caring. I will always remember her and am heartsick at her passing! My heartfelt condolences to her family. Love, Helen Friedman
