Richard C. Ford

Richard C. Ford
Oriskany Falls
Richard C. Ford, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born on the family farm in Madison on December 23, 1939. He was the son of the late William Carl and Grace Welch Ford. Dick was a graduate of Madison Central School, class of 1957. He furthered his education by graduating from MVCC with an associates degree in electronics. He started his working career as a civilian employee at Griffiss Air Force Base as a Radar Repairman. He later retired from Colgate University in 2002, where he had worked as a carpenter for 25 years. On October 14, 1961, he was married to Naomi Klaproth at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Hughestown, PA. Dick will be best remembered as a loving and caring family man. He was a man of many talents. Because of his ingenuity and expertise, he could repair any old thing to like new condition. His hobbies varied from astronomy, weather, music and politics. He had a passion for motorsports, especially for cars and snowmobiles. He was intrigued by the mysteries of life. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Naomi, and his children and their spouses, Glen and Lisa Ford, of Vernon Center, Paul and Sandy Ford, of Oriskany Falls, and Amy and Doug Smith, of Oriskany Falls. He also leaves behind his eight beloved grandchildren, Rachel, Brooke, Holli, Brandon, Emilee, Justin, Amber and Michael, and his sister, Shirley Pickering, residing in Unadilla. Dick was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph and Ronald Ford. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Paul Funeral Home, located at 3592 South Street in Madison. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Augusta Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Jay Williams officiating. Spring interment will be in Madison Village Cemetery. In memory of Dick, please make a donation to the Augusta Presbyterian Church.
Richard C. Ford