Rosemary Ford was born June 22, 1930 in Flushing, NY, the only child of Edward and Rose McCormick.

Rosemary was married to Edward “Ned” Ford for 45 years until his passing in 1999. They had four children.

Rosemary completed secretarial school after graduating from high school in Flushing. Before becoming a full time homemaker, she used her shorthand skills working for a magazine publishing company in Manhattan. Rosemary was a meticulous homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. She was an exceptional gardener, an avid follower of tennis, and enjoyed reading, playing card games and bird watching.

In addition to her husband, Rosemary was preceded in death by a son, Michael Ford. To cherish her memory, Rosemary leaves her children, John Ford (Tricia) of Niskayuna, NY, Anne Ford of Edwardsville, IL, and Jim Ford (Melinda) of West Chester, PA; and five grandsons.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 29 at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 1803 Union Street, Schenectady, NY. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.