John Ford, Jr.

John Ford, Jr., 83, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, May 6th. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Boisclair) Ford for 60 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late John Sr. and Helen (McElheney) Ford. Mr. Ford served in the Army and was a Korean Conflict era veteran. After the service he was a commercial fisherman, farmer, and for the past 45 years, has been a truck driver. He was very active in volunteering his time for the American Legion and the VFW. Besides his wife he is survived by four children; twin daughters Joann Ford of Wakefield and Joyce Campbell and her husband Walter of Wakefield; John Ford, III and his wife Heather of Richmond, and Jennifer Ford and her fianc Richard Manzi of Wakefield; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Frederick Ford. Visiting hours are at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, Tuesday, May 15th, 5 7 pm. There will also be a get together to celebrate Johns life and share memories on Saturday June 2nd at the South Kingstown Elks #1899, 60 Belmont Ave, Wakefield beginning at 5pm.