Ford Finscéal

Sorry for my poor blogging skills , but here are the pics I referenced to earlier! Thank-you to Vera for these great memories! Uncle B will be pleased!

Brian Barry or as we call him uncle B will be turning the big 50 on January 4th! We will be holding a party at his lounge the night before, in celebration! I am making a scrapbook of old pictures and stories! If any of you have anyhting you want me to include please forward to my email. I look forward to hearing from you!

Today, Anne's mother passed away, this will be a sadder Christmas because of it. Please pass on your condolences over the next few days. Thank You

Talking to Kevin today and he told me that his Mom-in-law needed Surgery. She has 80% blockage and that needs to get fixed.

As mentioned earlier, tomorrow, December 17 will be my Dads 85th birthday. If any of you wish to call him (which he would be thrilled by) his number is 905-938-5749. I should let you know though that although the doctor is quite certain he does not have Alzheimers he has had some major short term memory problems lately. Love to all, Loretto

I dropped into Uncle Rudy and Aunt Noras place today (Tues. 16/08) with my daughter Ellen. We had a really nice visit. Aunt Nora has a whole photo Album of Ford pictures of the 1930 and 40s, most of which i had never seen before. She is naturally very protective of these photos. I wish she has a scanner so we could get them onto the Blog. Aunt Nora gave me a copy of this article that was in the Hamilton Spectator at the time of the first big reunion in August of 1987. I hope the article is readable on the blog.

My wife Maureen and i started looking thru some old photos of my family for a calender for a birthday present for my fathers birthday. He turns 85 on the 17th Here are some of the best ones

Since we are on the topic of keeping people in our thoughts, please remember Anne's mother. Kevin called the other day and said that his mother in law had had a heart attack and was in the hospital but doing alright. Today she seems to have taken a turn and we are waiting for news. For those of you who have not met Anne's mom she is the corner stone of Anne's family who has taken ALL of us in with a running "Come visit me." on her lips whenever we leave. Yes even me. Now she is no longer just Anne's Mom but mom to many of us, Anne and her sister's just get first dibs.

Hi All Keep Uncle Bernie in your prayers today. Aunt Jackie called my house today to say that he is in the hospital as he had a blood clot that travelled to his lung. He is apparently stable at this time. Maybe Debbie can fill us in as he recovers. Debbie please let him know that we are all thinking of him.

Is it ever cold outside -37 with the windchill! I am not climatized yet! Not much snow though! Just wanted to drop a line , say hello to everyone and complain about the weather! Chow!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! I wish good health and prosperity to you all! Enjoy your friends and family, I know we will! Love Colleen, Wayne, Lorne & Mike

I just got home after spending the evening with my parents, Uncle Bernie, Aunt Jackie and Aunt Mildred. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. What hoot they are!! Aunt Jackie was still as hospitable as ever while struggling with a very sore left arm. Aunt Mildred is a doll. They are both sooo sweet. The booze kept flowing so it proved to be even more fun. Good time for all! You can almost be sure that your name came up tonight...lol.

Here are some more pictures of Patrick Dean - 11-29-2008.

Hi folks, I promised Paul B and Kevin F that I'd post a picture of me with my super hot stache. So, for all of your amusement, I present to you your first glimpse of Patsachio. For those of you who have sponsored me, thank you very much for your donation. For those of you who have not, but would like to, you still have a few days left. Just like my moustache. Here's the info you need if you want to help fund prostate cancer research: Click this link http://ca.movember.com/donate/donate-search.php enter my Registration number: 1499026 and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or Write a cheque payable to the ‘Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada', referencing my Registration Number 1499026 and mailing it to:Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of CanadaAttn: Movember145 Front Street EastSuite 306Toronto Ontario M5A 1E3 Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. thanks! p

Yesterday eas aunt Jackie's 79th birthday! Debbie wish her the best from us and let her know she looks wonderful! Take Care all! Colleen

Here are a few shots of the BC Deans this fall. The tall funny looking one with the long hair is none other than our Rob.

> 2008 Representative’s Awards of Excellence Recipients Fred Ford - Advocacy Award of Excellence For over 30 years, Fred Ford has demonstrated an unwavering dedication in his professional life, plus contributed countless volunteer hours, to improving the lives of children and youth, and the organizations that support them. Fred has been a key driver in building relationships between the non-profit sector, government and communities to increase supports available to vulnerable children in B.C., and communicating the need to take action as a community on child sexual abuse issues. He is also a strong advocate for people with developmental disabilities, particularly those who were institutionalized and abused as children. His work with the BC Self Advocacy Foundation was critical in creating the Institutional Legacy Trust Fund. Fred has led numerous influential campaigns to raise awareness and funding for Vancouver Island service agencies delivering the Sexual Abuse and Intervention Pr...

Hi Fam! During Movember (the month formerly known as November), I’m concentrating what little testosterone my mostly-hairless body can muster into the cultivation of one bad moustache. Of course I’m not just doing it to be stylish – I’m doing it to raise money for the fight against prostate cancer. And I need your support! To donate to my Mo you can either: Click this link https://mail.interpublic.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://www.movember.com/ca/donate/donate-details.php?action=sponsorlink%26rego=1499026%26country=ca and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account, or Write a cheque payable to the ‘Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada', referencing my Registration Number 1499026 and mailing it to: Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of CanadaAttn: Movember145 Front Street EastSuite 306Toronto Ontario M5A 1E3 Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The money raised by Movember is donated directly to the Prostate Cancer Research Foun...

A note to tell you all that Mark had a pacemaker put in successfully today. Mary called me from the hospital to say that he would be coming home tomorrow. Hopefully now he will start to feel good again.

Hiya folks, Between Halloween and Colleen's birthday we've had plenty of photo ops - thought i'd post a couple pictures of the kids.

Michelle, Erik, Big Brother Carson and new baby Emilee

My sister Michelle delivered her baby girl on Halloween morning! Emilee was born via scheduled c-section at 8:01am weighing 7lbs. 13oz. Mommy, new baby, daddy and new big brother Carson are all home and doing well.

Colleen on the right dressed up for Halloween for the last time. She was supposed to be Barbie! I know, she is too old but around here they stop at 16!!

Kendra Diletti - Here Kitty kitty kitty kitty kitty..... Gosh Ma! It's cozy out here! MASTER.... Over here Master.... Ta da da da da! meow.... ya..... meow... What a crew - Kendra, Hunter & Ethan.

Happy Hallow's Eve to you all! Any great costume pictures out there?

These are photos of my daughter Colleen(in pink) and Mary's daughter Katie at an Irish Dance competition this year, our family before Dan, our family at Margaret and Peters wedding.

Dad just had his pre chemo check up and it's official- there is no cancer anywhere. He still has his last treatment tomorrow and then another check up in 3 mos.

A good friend of mine who is with HBC in Toronto told me Canada is going to have a day (November 29th?-the day (Friday)after the American Thanksgiving)called Operation Red Friday to compete with Black Friday in the States. Many Canadian retailers are already included and the sales are going to be incredible, such as an HD Flat screen TV - 40" for $399. He said that so far The Brick (who started this), Sears, HBC, Canadian Tire, Best Buy, Leons and others I can't remember are going to be involved. Like the states, the stores will really early and have specials during certain hours. Those of us that live in border cities who may have headed south on this day can now stay in Canada and spend your Christmas shopping money here. Happy Shopping!

Hello everyone, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, we have lots to give thanks for! Love to you all! Colleen

So for those who were unaware, a freind of Kevin Ford's (the old guy not the young buck) was shot about a year ago while servicing a fireplace. Ed was unaware that the condo was a drug dealers and when he went in he was shot, along with Ed was another innocent person who lived across the hall. The owner of the condo some how escaped all harm. Kevin suggested a memorial tournament to Ed's widow and to Chris' mother (Chris being the young neighbour). It took awhile and a HUGE number of headaches (could drive a soul to drink) but it happened on the 26th of Sept. and raised $20,000 for the victims of crime. I'm sure Kevin will say something about this eventually and invite everyone out for next years round but right now I think he is just trying to catch up on work. Apparently he needs help, pity the fool who is trying to learn the ropes in a busy season. Don't tell him he done good because of that whole swollen ego thing making him IMPOSSIBLE to live with. Our secret.....

Well a happy birthday to my Caitlin and my niece Kendra. They are two days apart (and a few kilometres) with Kendra being the oldest. They see each other so rarely but get along sooo well. Happy Birthdays you two little song birds of our hearts. You little smiles upon the universe. You little... okay I'll stop now before I get all gushy.

While visiting our parental units last night with my sister Mary, our Dad received a call from Uncle Pat to say that he "IS IN REMISSION"!!! Wonderful news to say the least!

Since we are on the subject of this handsome fella , I thought I would add this photo.Is he ever not smiling?Get well soon Pat!

Does anyone have news of Uncle Pat? We haven't had an update for a while and I phorgot how to use the fone.

Happy 57th Anniversary tomorrow, September 8th to my parents, Ed and Eleanor Ford and Happy 18th(?)to Kathy and Tom Diletti also tomorrow. Happy Birthday today to my brother Denis. Love, Loretto

Fred Ford- Matt Hayes discuss amongst yourselves

Mark was sprung free from the hospital yesterday. He is thrilled to be home resting in his own bed.He is waiting to get in for some tests in Hamilton general.I was up to see him in the hospital, and yes Rob as you speculated he wasn't wearing his shirt. I will try and keep everyone posted. Mary and Mark are very appreciative of all the prayers and well wishes.