Obituaries

Maryjane Ford

CLAREMONT — Maryjane Ford, 85, of Claremont, passed away on Dec. 16, 2019, at the Elm Wood Center in Claremont. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on Nov. 6, 1934, the daughter of Patrick J. and Mary O’Leary. Maryjane was a graduate of Farmington High School in 1954 and a graduate of Phoenix Business School in 1956. She had studied art at many places in New England. She had worked for Travelers Insurance Co., East Farms Elementary School and Wire Mold. She was a member of the New Hampshire Watercolor Society. Maryjane was always involved in several community activities. She enjoyed being part of Claremont and was always willing to provide art classes to Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, as well as many other nonprofit groups. She painted in many mediums, but her favorite was watercolors. She enjoyed painting the beautiful wildflowers of New Hampshire, as well as barns, mountains and other beautiful aspects of this region. She was represented by many area arts stores, as well as showing her work in many art exhibits throughout the Northeast. It is a testament to her talent that her work hangs in many hospitals, as well as homes and businesses, throughout the area. She was the widow of Thomas G. Ford whom she married on May 4, 1957, and he passed away on Dec. 31, 2018. She is survived by her children, Thomas P. Ford of Florida and Jacqueline M. Ford of Claremont; grandchildren, Jonathan C. Marro, Corey P. Marro, Jessica E. Marro and Chelsea M. Melna; great-grandchild Julius Yuri Antonnio Marro-Cashman; sister Cathy O’Leary Carey and husband John; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Patricia O’Leary and Barbara J. Bussolini; and sister-in-law Grace Sinclair. Visiting hours will be held at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad St. in Claremont, on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Church in Claremont on Friday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

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