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Robert Willford Obituary

Bob Willford, 75, passed away July 28, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Ervin & Delores (Ward) Willford and his grandsons, Robbie & Jake. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, with whom he celebrated their Golden Anniversary last December, his daughter Jennifer (Charma) and his granddaughters Ginger & Mia. He worked for 18 years at Fermilab and after retirement enjoyed music, singing in the church choir and spending time with his family and cats. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Cat Guardians, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be August 3rd from 10 - 11:30 am at Lain Sullivan Funeral Directors with a mass to follow at St. Irenaeus, both in Park Forest. For more details visit lain-Sullivan.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 1, 2021.

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Marlene Annerino

August 9, 2021

I offer you my my deepest sympathy, Nancy. All Younger Than Ever Members will miss Bob's always happy and smiling face. So sorry I could not go to his services. I will make a donation in his name to Mercy Home. I know you will miss him deeply as I do Frank.

Kathy Blackwell, Founder of Cat Guardians

August 8, 2021

Sincerely expressing heartfelt condolences to Mr. Willford's loved ones on behalf of Cat Guardians. Our humane society animal shelter opened to the public 30 years ago this month, & Bob & his family have been supportive of our mission for almost 3 decades. We are so grateful to have known such a kind & caring man, & will now think of him as continuing to carry out our mission on the next level by being a "Rainbow Bridge Ambassador" to all rescue kitties who have passed before us. God bless.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

August 2, 2021

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Bob Willford.

May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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