FORD, Ann Marie
1954 – 2022
Ann Marie Ford (nee Conoley)
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, Ann passed away peacefully in her sleep at 67 years of age. She succumbed to cortico basal degeneration after a nearly two-decade battle with the debilitating neurological condition.
Ann was born in Gaspe, Quebec, and raised in Murdochville, Quebec; a place she considered to be “home”. Ann and Randy were married there in 1975; their early years were spent in Peterborough, Ontario; Edmundston, New Brunswick but Englehart became their other “home” in 1986.
Beloved wife of Randy; loving mother of Jeremy and Joshua and proud grandmother of Asbell, Cedar, and Murdoch. Family meant everything to Ann; her heart and mind were particularly with Josh and Jer and their families.
Ann will be remembered by many people for her caring, unselfish, friendly manner and her ability to listen. Her faith, smile, beautiful blue eyes, and sense of humour will also be remembered fondly. She was an avid reader, was interested in the Royal family, spent many enjoyable hours boating on Long Lake, and loved sharing a good meal with family and friends especially “The Ford Family Special”—beef tenderloin with all the fixings.
During her, more than 35 years in Englehart Ann’s working life included the Englehart Public School, home daycare, Canada Post, and mostly the Northern Credit Union. Ann rarely skipped an opportunity to volunteer in the community; among them were school events and councils, Girl Guides, church, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Englehart Minor Baseball, Teen Boosters, and as a member of Rebekah Lodge.
Ann was predeceased by her father Brian, mother June, and brother Brian (Coco). She will be forever remembered by her siblings Tony (Ellen), Rodney (Anne), Doris; her sisters and brothers-in-law Cindy (Dennis), Chris (Karen), and many nieces and nephews. Ann’s passing has left a big emptiness; she will be profoundly missed.
Cremation has taken place; a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank all of the people who have provided care and support before and since Ann’s passing.
Donations to www.psp.org or Englehart Food Bank englehartfoodbank@gmail.com would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of FORD Ann Marie 1954 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Englehart, Province: Ontario
My deepest condolences to Randy, Josh, Jeremy, Tony, Rodney, Doris and your respective families for your great loss. Ann was a lovely, kind person and a beautiful soul.
May your precious memories guide you through these difficult times. She is now reunited with her loved ones who have gone before her and she will forever live in your hearts.
Sending you love, strength and courage. God bless 🙏
Gail-Ann Smith xo