-Elizabeth J. (Betty) Ford, 71, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006. Born April 9, 1935 in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Nora (Walsh) Ford. Betty lived her entire life in the Albany area. Until recently, she was a resident of Good Samaritan Assisted Living Center, Delmar, NY. She loved God, little children, and brought smiles to nearly every one she met. She is preceded in death by a brother, John Ford
Betty is survived by her four children, Mark Slocum, Albany, NY; Theresa Merrill, King George, VA; Michael Slocum, Schenectady, NY; Tina Kyprios, Steamboat
Springs, CO, seven grand children, her brother, Joe Ford of Loudonville, NY and her sister, Ann Marie (Nancy) Clark of Voorheesville, NY.
A private viewing was held for the family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to a favored charitable organization in memory of Elizabeth J. Ford. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.newcomerfamily.com.