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Brian Ford Obituary
Brian was born in Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 3, 1963, a son of Judy Bonds Ford, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and the late Jon Ford, and had been a Wallingford resident since the age of five. He attended Wallingford schools and was a 1982 graduate of Lyman Hall High School. He was employed by Technical Metal Products in Wallingford. Brian was an avid sports enthusiast, especially cheering on his favorite teams the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. Brian will be dearly missed by all his family and friends for his sense of humor, impeccable manners and just being a nice guy.
In addition to his wife, Valerie; and his mother, Judy; he is survived by his brother, Steve (Lisa) Ford, of Wallingford; his stepchildren, Becky Nolan, of Oregon, Zachary Nolan and his wife, Nicole, and Adam Nolan, all of Wallingford; his sisters-in-law, Irene Wyant and Linda Berntsen, of Durham, whom Brian affectionately called "Thelma and Louise;" his aunt, Gail Unold; and his uncle, David (Darlene) Bonds, all of Florida; and his nieces and nephew, Courtney Ford, Ashley Oren and BJ Oren. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Herman and Josephine Bonds; and his paternal grandparents, Paul and Catherine Ford.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St. Ext., Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 4 until 7:30 p.m. when a funeral service will be held. Interment will be private.
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Loretta Broadway
October 17, 2012
I was saddened to read that Brian passed away. I worked with Brian years ago. He was a wonderful guy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bryan Doyle
October 9, 2012
Valerie, condolences. I just found out. This is very sad.
Lisa Zavodjancik
October 9, 2012
Brain was a great guy! I knew him ages ago. Very sad at his passing- my thoughts and prays to his family.
Terri
October 9, 2012
i am so deeply sorry for the lose of brian. we grew up together & he was always a great guy. i haven't seen him in many yrs. keep his memory alive w/great memories. he is no longer suffering. i am deeply sorry to the Ford family (judy & steven) & to his wife & step children. he will be deeply missed :(
Shelly Albino
October 4, 2012
Val I just heard. My deepest sympathies. I will be intouch.
October 3, 2012
Valerie,Zach and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Trudi and Ed Giulietti
October 3, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of the Loss of Brian. I moved away a long time ago. I am sorry to the family and friends for there loss.Judy and Steve its been a long time but I AM SOOOOO SORRY!!!!Shannon
Linda Brink
October 2, 2012
Zach,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing someone so close is difficult and heartbreaking. Know that he has found peace and is no longer suffering from the effects of the cancer. Take care and keep the memories you sharedc close to your heart. Please share my condolences with your family.
Michael Cannata
October 2, 2012
Rest in Peace my friend
October 2, 2012
Im so sorry to hear of Brians passing i have recently moved out of state and just heard of it please except my condolences to judy (mom) and to steven we all used to hang out together may Brian forever Rest In Peace
October 1, 2012
Val and family,
We are so sorry for Brian's passing. He was a great Yankee fan and truly a nice guy. He is at peace now.
Sue and Don
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