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Elaine Ford Obituary

FORD, Elaine Marie (Phillips) Of Melrose, formerly of East Boston, Nov. 18, 2008. Loving wife of Leonard J. "Lenny" Ford. Devoted mother of Joshua P. Ford of Melrose & Daniel A. Ford of Whitleyville, TN. Cherished daughter of Florence (Letterie) Phillips of Melrose and the late Edward Phillips. Loving sister of Joyce Phillips of Melrose. Also survived by numerous relatives & friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Monday, Nov. 24th at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 10AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 2-6PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St # 501, Boston, MA 02210. Arrangements By The Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. For obituary, to order flowers, directions or to sign guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2008.

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Stephen Snook

December 4, 2008

Dear Lenny,
Our deepest condolences for the passing of your wife, Elaine.
May the love and prayers of all those you have helped, our family included, give you strength now.
Sincerely,

Stephen Snook & Family

Bobby, Stacy & Katie Nugent

November 24, 2008

Dear Lenny, we were so sorry to hear about Elaine. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan & Paul Nugent

November 24, 2008

Dear Lenny and Boys, Paul and I were so shocked and saddened to hear about Elaine. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Diane Driscoll

November 24, 2008

Dear Lenny and family,
My deepest condolences on Elaines passing. I worked with her at EBSB many years ago, she was a doll!!! She will be missed. Take care.
Diane (Leary) Driscoll

Paul + Nicole Cook

November 23, 2008

Lenny..........Nicole and I were shocked to hear of Elaines passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Elaine was a doll, and my Mom loved working with her at EBSB. Take care + God Bless.
Paul + Nicole Cook

Paul & Maureen Cooper

November 21, 2008

Lenny - We are so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. We will keep all of you in our prayers. God Bless.

Charlie & Ginnie Amato

November 21, 2008

Dear Lenny,
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Our thougths and prayers are with you.

Marie Gammuto

November 21, 2008

Lenny and Family,
You have my deepest condolences in your loss. Elaine was a fixture at our Saugus Center Branch. She will be deeply missed. We shared many happy times at the branch, and she will be missed by all her friends and customers who knew her.

Mr. & Mrs. Michael McCarthy

November 20, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mary Ambrose

November 20, 2008

Lenny and family
I am so sorry to hear about Elaine--I have worked with her for many years at EBSB--she will be greatly missed by us all

Gail & Ken Tacelli

November 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kathy Collins

November 20, 2008

Dear Lenny,
So sorry to hear about Elaine...
You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Kathy(Merlino) & John Collins

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