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Joyce Funeral Home - WalthamAllan Ford Obituary
Mr. Allan K. Ford, of Waltham, died Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln following a period of declining health. He was 65.
Al was born in Boston on November 6, 1959, a son of the late Peter and Barbara (Moore) Ford, and lived in Brighton before moving to Waltham in 1994.
He worked for years for area moving and delivery companies until his retirement.
Al was a passionate and devoted fan of the Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and the Rolling Stones. He spent countless hours cheering for his favorite teams and enjoying the music he loved.
He leaves his beloved wife, Lindsey Hale of Waltham; his siblings, Kathryn and Tony Bottari of Chestnut Hill, Paul and Karen Ford of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Carol O'Connor of Dedham, Ellen Ford and Mark Kervin of Brighton, and Linda Osgood of Randolph; his nieces and nephews, Melissa and Brian Charon, Paul and Kelsey Ford, Jason Ford, Jaime O'Connor, John and Ashley O'Connor, George Ford, Felicia and Rick Monteiro; and his cherished great-nieces and great-nephews.
Family and friends will honor and remember Allan’s life by gathering for a Morning Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Friday, October 10th from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Allan to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift On the website, you can direct your gift to the Jimmy Fund, reflecting Al's love of the Red Sox.
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The Joyce Funeral Home
245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453
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