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Daniel Ford Obituary
METHUEN — Daniel W. Ford, 40, died at his home Tuesday, April 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dan was born in Methuen on Dec. 30, 1968. He was a 1988 graduate of Methuen High School where he excelled as an all-star athlete in football, hockey and track. As a junior and senior year running back, he ran for a thousand yards each season. He was also a top quarter-miler on the track team and a class B runner-up in both his junior and senior years, running a personal best of 50.8 seconds. In his senior year, he was the anchor leg of the 4X400 State Championship team and voted Outstanding Male Athlete at Methuen High. In 1986, Dan was chosen for the Channel 5 Mike Lynch "High Five of the Week." In 1997, Dan was inducted into the Methuen High School Hall of Fame.
After graduation, he went on to attend and play football at the University of New Haven and the University of Lowell. In 1995, Dan entered the BCT #5 Essex County Sheriff's Department Academy where he received the top physical fitness award and became a correctional officer at the Correctional Alternative Center in Lawrence.
He was employed there for 13 years before taking a custodial position at the Greater Lawrence Vocational Technical School.
Dan was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Anne (Rand) Ford of Methuen; his love, Tricia Nadeau of Haverhill; brothers, Mike and his wife Anne Marie of Haverhill and Tim and his wife Kim of Methuen; sisters, Kathy Gagne of Winchendon and her long-time companion Darryl Smart of Munson, Patti and her wife Jaime Prohaska of Haverhill and Beth Ford-DelRosso and her fiance Michael Owens of Haverhill; 13 nieces and nephews and a great niece and nephew.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Monday, April 13, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. His funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica's Church, Methuen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. The Ford family would like to extend an invitation to family and friends to celebrate Danny's life with food and entertainment at the Claddagh Restaurant & Pub, 399 Canal St., Lawrence, following the services. Contributions for future scholarships and cancer research can be made out to The Dan Ford Fund c/o Bank of New England, 3 Cross St., Methuen, MA 01844. For directions and condolences, please visit our website and online guestbook at www.cataudellaFH.com.
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John V. & A. Fina Fazio
November 6, 2009
Ron and Mrs. Ford,
Though I may have met your son, Dan, on a few occasions, please accept our condolences on the bereavement of his youth. Our apologies for this late transmittal of sympathy.
We were out of Methuen, and out of Massachusetts for several months.
God Bless your son Dan, anf may He keep him in the palm of His Hand forever.
With Sorrow,
John V. and A. Fina Fazio
James Carter
April 22, 2009
Dear Councilor Ford and family - the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you during this difficult time. The recent road race named in Dan's honor and write up in the Trib continue to show the impact Dan's life had on his family, friends and community. A life well lived. God Bless Dan
Carol Wickersham
April 19, 2009
I just learned of Danny's passing. My sincere condolences to Anne, Ronnie and your family.
April 18, 2009
Ford Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kevin and Jenn Fielding
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Steve & Judi Smith
April 17, 2009
Dear Ronnie and Anne and Family, We were so
sorry to hear of Danny's passing. He was
a wonderful young man who will be miss by
many. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you all.
Trovato Family
April 16, 2009
We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. My deepest condolenses to your entire family.
Stacie DeJoie
April 16, 2009
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Bruce & Debi Rtacliffe
April 15, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brian and Patty Doyle
April 14, 2009
Dear Ford Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
vernard hester
April 14, 2009
DEAR Mr&Mrs.Ford and Family. Iam saddened by your lost.Im sure the great memories and his great personatly,will comfort you thru this difficult time. I konw ill never forget that great smile of his
Carol Hajali
April 14, 2009
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ford and Family,
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Danny. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. Although I have not seen Danny in many years, I have the fondest memories of him. Thinking of him will always make me smile!
Frank Giordano
April 14, 2009
Dear Mr and Mrs Ford and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow, may your heart and soul find peace and comfort in your memories of Danny. They most certainly will with us.
"When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know"-- Unknown
Charlie Guido
April 14, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Ford, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Dan was a great man and a truly genuine person.
Tricia (Ventrillo) Lacroix
April 14, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Ford, Tricia, Mike, Kathy, Patti, Beth, Timmy, & Families,
So saddened by the news. My prayers for peace & strength are for you all. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Danny as an adult, but have the fondest memories of my childhood friend...outside, just about every day, until the street lights came on. He was genuine, so kind...the best!
Diane Lawton
April 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers with you.
Diane Lawton
for the Lawton Family
Michael Costello
April 13, 2009
Dear Ford Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You should be proud for raising such a great person. Danny always had the gift to make people smile and laugh. He will be missed!
Randi Klimas-Douglas
April 13, 2009
Dear Ford Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Hebert-Pellerin
April 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ford family.
Anthony T. Simone
April 13, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Ford and Family,
Sorry for the loss of Daniel.
Karen Feole
April 13, 2009
Mr & Mrs Ford and Ford family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. Dan was a "HERO" to eveyone who knew him. We will never forget him!!!
Tom & Peg Baker
April 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
joe and sandy pauta
April 12, 2009
hi ANN AND RON sandy and i just learned of danny passing on it is always a difficult time when you lose a child at such a young age our prayers and hearts are with both of you during this sad time .
Kathleen Landers-Desrochers
April 12, 2009
Ron,Anne and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love, Al Kathy Erin and Patrick
Dave and Fran Howshan
April 12, 2009
Ann&Ron, Fran and I are so sorry to hear about your son Danny's passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very differcult time.Please extend our sympathy to your family.
April 12, 2009
Ron and Ann, We are so sorry to hear about Danny. Our heart is broken he was such a great young man. God bless you and the family.
Norm and Betty Shaw
Stephen Feole
April 11, 2009
Mr & Mrs Ford, the Ford Family and Tricia. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dan was truely an amazing person and we are all sad to lose such a great Friend.
April 11, 2009
please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy Brien and family
Kevin and Heather Dolan
April 11, 2009
Dear Ford Family, we are very sorry for your loss, Dan was a great person. You are in our prayers.
April 11, 2009
Ronnie and Ann and Family.. we are so sorry to hear of Dan's passing.. You are all in our thoughts and prayers ... Bev Manning and Family~
Fred Torrisi
April 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Ford family. Danny was an elite athlete and an even better person. He was truly liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Kim Doherty
April 11, 2009
Mr & Mrs. Ford,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Danny. Your son was a very special person and I loved him dearly. Dan was great friend and a beautiful man. He always made me laugh. Although I have not seen him in a few years he was always and will always be close to my heart. May memories bring comfort. I will NEVER forget Danny.
Bob Hatem
April 11, 2009
Ann and Ron: please accept our hearfelt condolences. At this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with the Ford family....joanne and bob hatem
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel N. Ford
April 11, 2009
Ron and Family:
I am heartbroken at hearing the sad news of Dan's untimely passing.
Liz' and my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need.
With love and respect
Bob Bonanno Sr.
April 11, 2009
You cannot imagine how sorry that I am for the loss of Danny. I can only hope that in time your broken hearts will be healed.
Stacey & Darrin Mottram
April 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
BRIAN&MARY MCCABE
April 11, 2009
RON&ANN WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST ,WE LOVE DANNY AND YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVED HIM,
WE ARE STILL IN FLORIDA AND I'LL SEE YOU WHEN WE GET BACK, BRIAN
April 11, 2009
April 11, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved son. My condolences to you and your family.
Sally (Laliberte)Webb
Castellano Family
April 11, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. may God grant you peace at this most difficult time. Thinking of you all. God Bless.
April 11, 2009
Ron
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I am in Florida but you are in my thoughts.
Lenny Mosley
April 11, 2009
With sympathy from the Neel Family...
Marilyn Aziz
April 11, 2009
Dear Ann and Ron I am so sorry about your loss. I send my prayers to your whole family. The City of Methuen mourns with you.
Tom & Eleanor MacLauchlan
April 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to all the family
Tom & Eleanor MacLauchlan
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