William Francis Ford

 

William Francis Ford, 89, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett.   

He was born February 9, 1922 in Trenton, New Jersey and was the son of John and Annie (Coffey) Ford. Bill was raised in New York, NY.  After completing his education, he enlisted in the US Marines and served with the 1^st Battalion during WWII.  After he was discharged, he continued to serve with the US Marine Reserves until 1953.  On October 14, 1951, he married his sweetheart, Doris Pike, and they settled down together in Malden.  After Bill's retirement, they enjoyed traveling and vacationing in Florida every winter.

Bill and Doris shared nearly 60 years together until Doris' passing earlier this year. 

Throughout his life Bill worked as a maintenance man.  He was first employed at the Simplex Wire and Cable in Cambridge until its closing.  He then worked at the Charlestown Naval Shipyard before working at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, until his retirement in 1987. 

Bill became active in the community.  He was a member of the Centre Methodist Church, the VFW Post 639, and the Mount Vernon Galilean Masonic Lodge, all in Malden.  He was also an active member of the Aleppo Temple Shrine in Wilmington, where he served on the Directors' Staff as Treasurer, as well as serving as a Commander of the Knights Templar.   

He is survived by his nieces, Diane E. Roche and husband James of Lynn, Linda L. Bruce and husband Walter of Wilmington, Dorothy Walters of FL, Kathleen Sanacore of NY, and Patricia Campanilli of NY. He is also survived by many other loving nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Pike) Ford, his parents, John and Annie Ford, and his siblings, Howard Ford, Anna Schultz, and Lillian Lang.

Visitation will be in Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden, on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden.  Pastor Charles Hartman of the First United Methodist Church of Melrose will be officiating.  Interment to follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett.

 

 

Ford, Willam F.  Nov. 9^th of Malden.  Devoted husband of the late Doris (Pike) Ford for 60 years.  Loving son of the late John H. and Annie (Coffey) Ford.  Cherished brother of the late Howard Ford, Anna Schultz, and Lillian Lang.  Dear uncle of Diane E. Roche and husband James of Lynn, Linda L. Bruce and husband Walter of Wilmington, Dorothy Walters of FL, Kathleen Sanacore of NY, and Patricia Campanilli of NY, and many other loving nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Mon, Nov. 14^th at 11a.m. in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. Malden.  Interment to follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett.  Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Sun. Nov. 13^th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Late WWII Veteran, US Marines.