FALL RIVER – Samuel B. “Benny” Ford, 76, of Portsmouth, RI died Saturday, March 25, 2006 at St. Anne’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Ford was born in Fall River, son of the late Samuel B. and Clara L. (Lee) Ford, and had resided in Westport for 25 years before moving to Delaware and finally living in Portsmouth. He was the owner and operator of the former Ford Insurance and Realty of Westport until retirement in 1979. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his former wife: Annette M. (Picard) Ford of Westport; 5 Sons: James B. Ford of Webster Groves, MO, David W. Ford of Rochester, NH, Francis R. Ford of Westport, Michael P. Ford of Mattapoisett, John G. Ford of Wakefield; 2 Daughters: Margaret A. Amaral of Westport and Catherine M. Lane of West Bridgewater; 1 Sister: Louise Boulay of Torrington, CT; 11 Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Tuesday, March 28, 2006, 5-7 P.M.
Funeral from the POTTER FUNERAL HOME, 81 Reed Road, Westport, Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 9:00 A.M.
Interment Service will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.