John Ford Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Kathryn E. (Flagg) Ford for 47 years.
Born in Medford, Mr. Ford was raised and educated in Arlington.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant in 1951.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Ford is survived by two sons, John J. Ford III of Fort Collins, Colo., and Thomas Ford of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Donna Ford of Sterling; three stepdaughters, Pamela Nener of North Reading, Jeanne Nener of Dracut, and Kim Nener-Plante of Bedford; one stepson, Jack Nener of Tucson, Ariz.; four sisters, Janet Ahern of Chelmsford, Barbara McCarron of Belmont, Ginger Morin of Woburn and Patricia Markley of Wakefield; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a stepson, Kurt Richard Nener.
Visiting hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth to be followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Memorial donations may be made to Sew Much Comfort, c/o Michele Cuppy, 13805 Frontier Lane, Burnsville, MN 55337 (www.sewmuchcomfort.org) or to Homes for Our Troops Inc., 37 Main St., Taunton, MA 02780 (www.homesforourtroops.org). www.halletfuneralhome.com.
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Dawn King
October 7, 2007
Jack was a dear neighbor and our family is very saddened by his loss. Jack had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make you smile. I teach school and love my summer vacations. Jack told me one year he wanted to post signs in the neighborhood that said "ha ha, Dawn has to go back to work" but that Kay wouldn't let him. I smile every time I think of that story. It's very sad to look across the street and know that he is gone. Timmy misses him very much too! I will forever have fond memories of Jack. My thoughts are with his family.
Nancy Rullo-Smith
October 3, 2007
October 3, 2007
I was very sad to here of Jack's passing. My husband and I have many fond memories of Jack when we visited the Cape. I remember the first day I met him 20+ years ago when he was new to the neighborhood and so were my parents it seems like yesterday. He was joking then and he has always made me laugh. He had a good heart and I will miss him.
Paula Bows
October 2, 2007
I am very sadden by the loss of my neighbor and friend. Jack was a good man and I will miss him with all my heart. He was always there for you with a smile and could make you laugh with his stories. When times were tough he was there for me with kindness & support. May God bless him and his family.
Bob Ford
October 1, 2007
Jack was a first cousin that I have not seen for too many years. He wrote me a very thoughtful letter when my dad, who was his godfather, passed away four years ago. Here was a cousin that I had not seen in fifty years, yet he took the time to tell me how much he appreciated my dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Crystal Ford
September 29, 2007
I'll miss our "discussions" about football, my team being Nebraska, N for Nowledge, Ha Ha. And my other team is the Colts. May God Be You and Your Family at this sad time.
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