John Wilford Obituary
WILFORD, John John Wilford, 58, formerly of Chester, passed away Thursday, (April 8, 2004) at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Born in Middletown on February 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Donald and Virginia (DaCundo) Wilford. John is survived by his brother, William Wilford and his wife, Debra of Chester; his sister, Sandra Bolling and her husband, James of Sugar Land, TX; his devoted Aunt Anne Hesser of Chester; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, April 15, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Chester. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The Swan Funeral Home, 211 Main St., Deep River is in care of arrangements.
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