Donald F. Lord

(Asbury Park Press)

DONALD F. LORD
AGE: 87
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS
Donald F. Lord, 87, of Fairway Mews, Spring Lake Heights and formerly of River Edge, returned to his eternal home on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. Born Nov. 13, 1922 in Bronx, N.Y., he was a graduate of Fordham Prep and Manhattan College. Upon entering World War II, Mr. Lord served his country as an officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Harrison in the South Pacific, where he received medals for the European/Africa/Middle Eastern campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, American Canpaign, China Service and Occupation Service in Asia. After serving his country, Mr. Lord joined the FBI as a Special Agent in Washington, D.C. He was later transferred to the New York Office untill his retirement in 1977. He was extremely proud of his commitment and was devoted to the FBI. Whenever asked about cases, smiling, he would use the proverbial quote," If I told you, I would have to kill you". After his retirement, Mr. Lord formed a partnership as a Government Consultant, specializing in private investigation and security issues for the Department of the State. After moving to Fairway Mews in 1980, Mr. Lord became involved with the community serving on the local Board of Directors; was an avid golfer; one of the original FWM "Sharks" winning numerous awards and always known as a "true gentleman". For many years, he volunteered in various positions at Jersey Shore Medical Center helping those in need. Mr. Lord was a dedicated Catholic and was a communicant of St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake, where he attended mass every Sunday and Holy Days. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and by all who knew him.
Mr. Lord was pre-deceased by his first wife, Irene (Foy) Lord and his brother, Robert Clarkson Lord of New York City. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Murphy) Lord; his children, Christopher Lord and his wife Cholpon, Gypsum, Colo., John Lord and his wife Christina, Amherst, Mass.; his loving daughter, Patricia Lord, Sarasota, Fla.; granddaughters, Caroline and Clair Lord, Amherst, Mass.; his sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Lord, Sarasota, Fla., and Greta Foy, Austin, Texas; his step-children, Denise Clayton and husband Jeff, Manasquan, and Debra Bianco and her husband Robert, Pawtucket, R.I.; his step-grandson, Kyle Clayton; and 23 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 at the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South St., Manasquan. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at St. Catharine R.C. Church, Spring Lake. Entombment will follow at St. Catharine Cemetery, Wall. A celebration of Don's wonderful life, in the true Irish spirit, will be held a Doolan's Restaurant, Spring Lake Heights following services. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.neary-quinnfuneralhome.com.