"What a beautiful lady.. My heart goes out to her entire family. She and her hubby 'Reggie' were such pillars in the town of Newport... I am so glad Mary was able to make it to the Mello family reunion a few years back. So great to see that face."
In loving memory of
Mary A. Ford
January 20, 1922 - January 3, 2019
Mary A. Ford, 96, formerly of Boughton Road Newport, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2019 at St. Clare-Newport. She was the wife of the late Reginald H. Ford.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Georgianna (DaCosta) Mello.
She is survived by her children Ronald J. Ford and his Fiance Sally Swistak of Newport, her daughters Kathleen Evans and her fiancBobby Gough of New Castle, DE and Brenda McCullock and her husband Steve of Chesapeake, VA. Shealso leaves her sister Julia Morgan and her husband Ralph of Newport and her brother John Mello and his wife Maria of Middletown. Mrs. Ford was the mother-in-law of Mary Ford and Kimberly Ford as well as twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Reginald H. Reggie Ford Jr., Stephen P. Ford and Paula A. Ford.
Mrs. Ford was predeceased by her brothers Frank, Joseph, William, Alfred and Frank Jr. and her sisters Delinda Ashook, Irene Blechinger
Mrs. Ford was a lifelong communicant of Jesus Saviour Church and a member of the Jesus Saviour Rosary Sodality and an active member of many parish events. She and her husband hosted the Holy Ghost Dominga several times over the years. She was also an avid BINGO player and was known to play as many as twenty-four cards at a time. She loved to cook and one of the family favorites was her famous rice pudding.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, from 4:00 PM 7:00 PM, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 8:30 AM from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Jesus Saviour Church, 509 Broadway, Newport. Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery, 465 Browns Lane, Middletown.
Donations in her memory may be made to the James L. Maher Center, PO Box 4390, Middletown, RI 02842, ATTN:Development.
Tributes
"Wishing peace and comfort to dear family and friends during this time of loss. I have fond and special memories of her and long to see her again. "
"To the Ford family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one Mary. Jehovah God Psalms 83:18 loves and cares about all of us we are precious to him he never planned for us to die he views death as an enemy and very soon his son Jesus Christ will bring the Last Enemy death that affects all mankind to nothing 1st Corinthians 15:26. Jesus Christ will proceed in resurrecting the loved ones we have lost in death back to life Acts 24:15; John 5:28, 29, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21: 1-5."
"A Spathiphyllum was ordered on January 7, 2019"
"The Lord has come down and wrapped his golden wings around you Aunt Mary, lifted you up to bring you home. Your smile, warm hugs and memories of hosting family reunions, splashing around in your pool and eating crabs in the back yard will always bring a smile to my face. Thank you for being such a gentle Aunt. Peace and Love you."
"Unfortunately I dont have a lot of memories of Aunt Mary, but the ones I do speak of a warm & loving woman. My father spoke lovingly of his older sister."
"Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and strength to you and your family. "
"A White Lily Basket was sent on January 5, 2019FLY HIGH GRANDMA SHORTPANTS, YOU'RE IN HEAVEN WITH RED, REGGIE, STEVIE AND PAULA. LOVE YA AND YOU WILL BE MISSED. STEVE,BRAD,LAUREN,STARR AND JACKIE"
"Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear this news. I haven't talked to you much lately, Kath...my fault. I can't help but think how happy your mom must be now, how much better she must feel. I know she is in a better place. I pray for you all. Love you, Kathy.... I'm here if you need me"
"Jen, Roger, Boys & Family,I am so sorry for your loss. What an incredible life she must have had to the age of 96.Hugs and PrayersDenise"