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Regina Ford Obituary
Newark Valley: Regina E. Ford, 86, our beloved mother, passed away at her home on July 21, 2014 following a period of declining health. Her physical presence will be greatly missed by her children: George (Luann) Ford, Rena Woodlief, Amy Clark (Brad Field), Cathy Kunze, Laure Bishop (Wyman Heath) and Mary (Karl) Wood and grandchildren: James (Lori), Richard (Michelle), Chad, Adam (Merie), Billy, Clifford, Kevin, Kassie (Brad), David, Yvonne (Justin), Shilo (Richard), Randall (Renate), Paula, Jessica, Brian, Travis, Kiamesha and Kayla, as well as her many great-grandchildren. Her memory will be with all forever. Born on March 31, 1928 in Westwood, NJ, she was the daughter of Allen and Anna (Caspeele) Jackson. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Clifford George Ford; brother, Charles; sisters, Anna Marie and Natalie; loving granddaughter, Kelli Ford; great-grandson, Zachary Spicer; and son-in-law, James Woodlief Sr. In addition to providing a wonderful, warm and happy home for her family, Regina was a fun-loving and adventurous woman. She was an avid bowler, loved family card games and sing-a-longs to which she lent her beautiful voice, and, at the young age of 74, she enjoyed her first parasailing flight! Her family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. to be followed by a service at 8 p.m. Burial will be in the West Newark Cemetery Saturday morning at 8:30. Those wishing to honor Regina with a memorial donation are asked to kindly consider the Weltonville Fire Dept. c/o Connie Fedorowicz, 150 Lower Fairfield Rd., Newark Valley, NY 13811. Memories and condolences may be shared in her guest book at macphersonfh.com.
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Vicky Olkowski
August 3, 2014
To All the Family, So Sorry to hear about Aunt Jeannie, She was a very special Lady, I love hearing her Sing with Cliff and when Merle would try to out do her singing. MY heart is with you all and remember Heaven has another Angel!
Barbara Alexander-Golden
July 25, 2014
Very sorry for your loss prays and thoughts go out all the family
Belinda( George,Rebecca) Morse
July 25, 2014
I love u grandma ford, u were a truly a amazing woman and u will truly sadly be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends. Love u all
July 24, 2014
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Sandy Jordan
July 24, 2014
Aunt Jean, We love you and will miss you.
Sandy & Gary Jordan
Yvonne DeMara
July 24, 2014
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July 24, 2014
Angelina Velez
July 24, 2014
I khow grandma ford when I was dating harley she is a great woman who will be trulry missed sorry for your loss
Karla (Nana)
July 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Great Grandma Ford was such an amazing woman. I will really miss her spirit and her sense of humor. Kevin, Austin, and Kristy.. I love you kids and my heart breaks that you lost someone you love so very much.
July 23, 2014
George & Luann, so sorry to learn of your mom's passing, may God, family and friends, be with you during this time of sadness. We are thinking of you
John & Pat Purdy
Jean Scolaro
July 23, 2014
Luann, George and family:
I am sorry to hear about George's mom. May you have comfort in all the memories you have.
July 23, 2014
Dear Aunt Jean, Now You, Uncle Cliff, and Terry (my mom) are singing and dancing in Heaven. RIP...Love Cindy
Der and Sue Walters
July 23, 2014
Rest in peace Aunt Jean. We are sad your gone but happy your with the ones you loved and missed.
Grandma Loving Kristy
Andrea Harding
July 23, 2014
Grandma Ford,
I am going to miss you so much but I know you are finally happy again and you're not sick anymore. You are one of the most wonderful people I've ever known, and I feel truly blessed to have had you in my life. You welcomed me into your family and have now left me with so many wonderful memories of the time we shared, from playing cards all night to listening to you and Grandpa do music, and my personal favorite was when you would get all mad when I called you "nana" and you always had something smart to say back to me. You enriched my life and taught me so much, and I will hold dear my memories of my time with you and the things I learned from you until I see you again one day. When I heard that you had been called home I was so sad until I realized that grandpa was waiting for you with a big smile, deck of cards, his guitar, and two cups of nescafe, and that once again you two were together. I know that although all of us who love you won't be able to hug you or have a conversation with you that you will still be around and watching over the family just as you always have. I love you "nana" so very much.
Love,
Andrea
Lisa & Jerry
July 23, 2014
Jean was a wonderful and caring woman. She will be missed.
Mike & Mary Walters
July 23, 2014
RIP Aunt Jean,We Love you, Mike & Mary
Tamara Booser
July 22, 2014
Fond fond memories of her singing... Times that will forever remain spécial as she was part of my childhood... Rest in peace Gramma Ford. Ill hear you sing forever!!! As for my Ford family George and Luann and thier fam ... Your in my thoughts and prayers.. Love yous
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