Julia A. Ford

WORCESTER-Julia A. (Parsons) Ford, 46, of 82 Venus Dr., died Monday, December 12 at UMASS Memorial Hospital. She leaves her husband of 13 years, Robert L. Ford, Jr., a son, Patrick RT Ford, age 8, her mother, Wilfreda S. (Snyder) Parsons of Worcester, a brother, John Parsons of Paxton, a sister, Linda Chandler of N.H., four brothers in law, William Ford of Millbury, Brian Ford of N.H., Shawn Ford of Worcester and Oscar Espino of Worcester, two sisters in law, Paula Cedar and Marion Parsons, both of Worcester, 19 nieces and nephews and 8 grand nieces and nephews. A brother, Thomas J. "TJ" Parsons predeceased her.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of Thomas J. Parsons, Sr., graduated from South High School, New England School of Accounting and Worcester State College. Mrs. Ford worked at Fons ADC for 16 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and enjoyed reading.

The funeral will be Friday, December 16 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street, with a Mass at 10 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Cambridge St. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be Thursday, December 15 from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.