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Raymond Ford Obituary

Ford, Raymond Charles 83 years. Veteran United States Army - 82nd Airborne Division - Korea. Beloved husband of 64 years to Beatrice (nee Bedalow) Ford; loving father of Sharon Tuider, Mary, Charles, Elizabeth, Raymond, Kevin, William, Ronald (Amie) Ford; devoted grandfather of Jennifer, Rick (Colleen), Steven (Laura), and Jessica Tuider. Anthony UIC-P.D., and Ryan Robinson, Charles C.P.D. (Jennifer) Ford, Colleen (Brian C.F.D.) Bandemer-Lata, Jason, Angela Ford, Dana, Kevin Ford, Joshua, Zachary Ford; dear great-grandfather of Alyssa, Nicholas, Brian, Justin and Riley Tuider, Jessica McKee Ford and Eli Ford, Tyler Moss and Brooklyn Lupo; dearest son of the late Frederick (late Mary "May" nee Gorman) Ford; cherished brother of the late Walter, late Smitty (late Louella) Tracey, late Dorothy (late Steve) Jonas, late Daniel (late Eileen), late William (late Josephine) Tracey, late Shirley (late John) Obrzut, late Dolores (late Garfield) Jarocki, Donald (Patricia), Charles Ret. C.P.D. (Helen), Russell Ret. C.P.D. (Patricia), James (Patricia), the late Vincent Ford and Gloria (Robert) Collins; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lifetime Canaryville resident. Member Knights of Columbus Madonna Council. Member Canaryville Veterans Association. Dedicated and valued employee for 35 years City of Chicago, Department of Public Works. Friend to all who knew him. Funeral services Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. from the Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL to St. Gabriel Church. Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Fr. Thomas Griffin officiating. Visitation Friday, January 9, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery - Evergreen Park, IL. (773) 268-0703.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 8, 2015.

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January 11, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the Ford and Tracey
families. Ray was a fine man and good friend.
Mike & Marilyn Sullivan
Tarpon Springs,Fl

Joseph Lucido

January 9, 2015

My Deepest Sympathy to Sharon and the Ford family god bless him for his service in the Army may he rest in peace

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 8, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Ray will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 11 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

Patty Clarke ~ Ret. C.P.D.

January 8, 2015

Russ, Charlie, and the Ford, Tracey Families, my deepest condolences for your loss. May God Bless Raymond, and you and hold you in the palm of His hand. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 8, 2015

May God be your strength in this time of sorrow. 1 Corinthians 15:26 please accept my condolences.

Bill Whelehan

January 8, 2015

RIP. Charlie was a member and frequently attended Orland Park Law Enforcement Officer meetings. When I was in Chicago, it was always a pleasure to see him at these meetings. He truly was a life long police officer. He is in my prayers and condolences to his Police family.

January 8, 2015

May God be your strength in this time of sorrow. 1 Corinthians 15:26

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