Martha Drinkwater Jones of Brant Rock, formerly of Duxbury, died at home on July 12.  Born in Cambridge, she grew up in Marblehead and graduated from Wayland High School.  She received her bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State College, her master’s degree from Tufts University and advanced studies from Boston College.  Her teaching career began in Wellesley and she returned to Bridgewater as the assistant to Dr. Ellen Shea, Dean of Students, in 1966.  She devoted her professional life to Bridgewater as a strong advocate for students.  She was the past president of Bridgewater State University Alumni Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, Scholarship committees, Bridgewater Savings Bank, Thursday Club and many professional organizations.

Mrs. Jones is survived by Jack Jones and many wonderful family members and friends.  A memorial service will be held at the Chapel on the Bridgewater State University campus on Aug. 15, 2012 at 4 p.m.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the Martha D. Jones Award for Outstanding Dedication to Students, Bridgewater Alumni Association, 131 Summer St., Bridgewater, MA 02325 or the Mayo Clinic Cancer Research, c/o Dr. Peter Cohen, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ  85259.