With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Collins Ford of Esopus, New York, born in Glens Falls, New York, who passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Patrick Ford and Helen Ford (Collins); and his brother Richard Ford. He is survived by : his wife Virginia Ford; his children, Carolyn McDonald (Mark) of Mahopac, NY and Patrick Ford (Jill) of Kingston, NY; and his grandchildren, Shane, Jack, Charlie McDonald, Collin, Carly and Madelyn Ford. He is also survived by many extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or the New Paltz Athletic Association -Please mail to New Paltz Athletic Association c/o New Paltz High School 130S.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Copeland-Hammerl Funeral Home