Joyce Marie Ford, of Hanover, passed away at SBGHC-Walkerton, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was 81.

Born on October 21, 1937 in Chesley, Ontario to the late Russell and Rita (nee Mink) Harvie. Joyce married Robert "Bob" Ford on October 4, 1958. Joyce was employed as a Secretary to the Bank Manager at the Bank of Commerce in Chesley for many years as well as the Circulation Manager for The Hanover Post. Many clients and co workers remember her with a kind heart and warm smile.

Survived by devoted husband Robert "Bob" Ford of Hanover. Treasured mother of Kerrie (Wyatt) Kingston of Hanover and Brian Ford of Blue Mountains. Joyce had a special bond with her grandchildren Evie and Hannah Kingston and they will always miss her kisses, hugs, and times spent with Nana. Fondly remembered by her sisters Elizabeth (Herb) McGilveary, Shirley Fischer both of Chesley and by the Ford extended family. Predeceased by her parents, daughter in law Pat Skinner, granddaughter Emma Joy Kingston and brother in law Edgar Fischer.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Life held on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 3:00 pm, at Hanover Baptist Church, Hanover, to reflect on her life and share memories.

Cremation has taken place with Inurnment in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.

Memorial donations to Ronald McDonald House or to the Hanover Baptist Church are appreciated as expressions of sympathy.