Curling legend Colleen Jones was known for the bright lights, banners, stones and microphones but, for those closest to her, it was the simple things that mattered most. Article content

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In the eulogy to his wife of 41 years, Scott Saunders spoke of Jones’s love of family, cycling, coffee and their seaside home in Maders Cove.

“I had a lot of tears and when I thought about it, it was because we led such a blessed life, untouched by tragedy,” said Saunders at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Halifax on Friday morning. “I can’t remember how many times Colleen said, ‘We are so lucky.’ She lived with gratitude for all of our blessings.

“What’s important to note is she lived her life with joy and gr

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