Memorial Service, Scholarship Recipient

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ORONO — A memorial service honoring the life of Laurence A. Jones, Jr., a 1992 UMaine graduate, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003.  The service will be held at noon near North Stevens Hall, in front of the Laurence A. Jones, Jr. Memorial Tree.

At the time of his death, Jones’ mother, Yong C. Jones, established a scholarship in memory of her son.  This year’s recipient will be announced at Thursday’s memorial service.

The University of Maine Alumni Association and the University of Maine Foundation will host Thursday’s event.