Maldonian celebrates a century

Special to The Advocate

Malden resident Mary Ruth Jones recently celebrated 100 years young! Mayor Gary Christenson surprised her with a citation in recognition of her milestone birthday. Having lived in Malden most of her life, she and her beloved husband Larry and son Kevin operated the family electric business — Gerard Electric, later becoming Gerard Compressors — that her father started. She worked well into her late 90s until they sold the business. She has always enjoyed shopping, art and jewelry and is a big fan of murder mysteries. Mary credits hard work and dedication as the key to her longevity.