Richard L. Ford, 69, of Baldwinsville, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hosital. He was born in Auburn and was a 1961 graduate of Cato-Meridian High School. He moved to Baldwinsville in 1964 and was a Drywall Contractor for many years. Richard was predeceased by his daughter Teresa A. "Terry" Smart in 2010 and his son, Richard "Pat" Ford in 2011.

Survivors: his wife of 48 years, Rosina E. of Baldwinsville; daughters, Lisa (Tim) Greene and Sara Ford, both of Baldwinsville; son, Michael Ford of Baldwinsville; sisters, Cheryl (Tom) Short of Weedsport and Beth (Dan) Hilton of Hannibal; brother, Marlow (Shirley) Ford of Decatur, TX; daughter-in-law, Kim Ford of Ashville, NC; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are 2-5pm Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Services 11:00am Monday, September 24, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville.

A beneifit will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 12-6pm at the Cato American Legion, Post 911, 2558 Legion St., Cato, NY 13033 to help defer funeral and medical expences.