Ernest H. Ford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

SHIRLEY: Ernest H. Ford, 84, of Shirley, died peacefully Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. His wife, Margaret A. (Nuscher) Ford died in August 2015. Ernie was born in Londonderry, NH, December 23, 1934, a son of Alfred and Sadie (Cook) Ford and resided in the Shirley – Ayer area for most of his life. He attended Ayer High School, class of 1952. For thirty-five years, Ernie worked in the area as a self- employed contractor. Previously, he owned and operated Ford Trash Collection Service in Shirley. He enjoyed hunting, was a member of the Lunenburg Sportsman’s Club and was an accomplished taxidermist. He leaves his son, Wayne H. Ford, and his wife, Laurie of Shirley; his daughter, Carol Southworth and her husband, Bill, of Shirley; his sister, Marion Wood of Shirley; a brother, David Ford of Groton; his companion, Diane Peura of Shirley; his granddaughter, Angela (Ford) Biron and her husband, Mark, of Northbridge and two great grandchildren, Kylie Biron and Josie Biron. He was predeceased by his sister and brother in law, Lillian and Carl Crothers of Shirley. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, July 27th at the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., (Rte. 2A) Ayer. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ayer. Mr. Ford’s family will receive family and friends at calling hours on Saturday from 9 Am until the time of the service. For additional information or to leave an on line condolence, please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com.

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Ernest H. Ford

December 23, 1934 - July 20, 2019