Regina E Ford

Regina E. Ford Of Newark ValleyRegina 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 pm to be followed by a service at 8 pm. 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