In Celebration of

Audrey Ford

FORD, Audrey Mae (Whitehead)

Passed away peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital on July 6, 2017 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband, Bill Ford in 1995. Audrey is survived by children Lynda (Len), Randy (Mary), Donna (Helmut) and Al & Sandy. Cherished Grandma to Lori, Alan & Rachel; Jesse & Genille; Joanna; and Laura, Robyn & Michael. Proud Great Grandma of sixteen. Audrey is also survived by brother Jim Whitehead (Glenna) and sister Donna Rizzo (Sam). Predeceased by siblings Walter Whitehead, Bernice McKelvie and Ethel Fowler.
From the 1950’s to 1980’s Audrey was the bookkeeper for the family business, Wm. Ford Construction. She was a long-time member of The South Gate Presbyterian Church, and active member and volunteer at Sackville Seniors Centre for many years.
Special thanks to Mom’s dear friend, Doris Armstrong. The family also wishes to express appreciation to all those who provided care to Audrey in the past year, in particular, to the compassionate nurses of Ward F3 at Juravinski Hospital.
Memorial visitation at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON, on Monday, July 10, 2017 from 2:00-3:00 pm with memorial service directly to follow at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Audrey’s name, are asked to consider the The South Gate Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society, or charity of choice.

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Molly (Phillips) Shannon (Neighbour and Friend)

Entered July 7, 2017 from Hamilton

Growing up on West 2nd St. in Hamilton, Bill and Audrey Ford and their four children were our neighbours and very good friends. My parents Ken and Edna Phillips socialized with Bill and Audrey. The Ford kids and the Phillips kids shared happy, childhood and teenage years together. We all at one time, attended nearby South Gate Presbyterian Church, where Audrey taught Sunday School.

Audrey will be remembered as a good wife and mother, a hard worker and a very calm person. Her quiet nature, held underneath a strong woman, who dedicated her life to her family and helping Bill run his business.

My deepest sympathy to all who loved her.

Sandro & Mary Spallacci (Friend)

Entered July 8, 2017 from Rochester, N.Y

RIP to a very sweet lady, you will be missed by family and friends.

Marcia Woods (Niece)

Entered July 8, 2017 from Revelstoke, BC

To all of Aunt Audrey's family and to my cousins,

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Audrey's passing. She was a lovely lady and I always liked being around her. I have very fond memories of the good times we had at the Ford household on West 2nd, when Lynda and I would get together for playtime or sleepovers. Aunt Audrey was always so kind, gentle and calm despite the goings on of 4 kids and their friends. I always admired Aunt Audrey and though of her as a very special person.

We will all miss her very, very much.

Marcia

Rick and Terry Rigole

Entered July 8, 2017 from Langton

Sorry for your loss she is at peace know

Helmut (Son in law)

Entered July 9, 2017 from Kelowna

She was a grand lady

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