James Anthony Ford ‘Tony’
Funeral Service
Time: 11.30am
Date: Monday 9th February 2026
Service Details:
Requiem Mass will be offered at Our Lady & St. Huberts Church, Great Harwood followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium
Memorial Book
on 11th January 2026 peacefully at home, Tony, aged 85 years. A loving Dad, Grandad, Partner and Friend to many.
After leaving St Mary’s School for boys Tony used his gift of learning to become a Technical Representative for the Pharmaceutical company Bayer. he would be required to speak at company and business events and so taught himself German so he could speak to his colleagues in their native tongue. A deeply religious man, he spent time fundraising and helping his local church with events as well as acting as a Reader and helper during services and Masses. his passing and loss will be felt by many people and he will be greatly missed.
Our sincere condolences. Tony was such a good, kind man who was selfless in his time for the Parish.
Remembering our dear friend and neighbour of 30 years. Tony was a true gentleman and we will treasure the happy memories we have of Tony and Maureen sitting in the garden on nice sunny days with a beer putting the world to rights. Our condolences to Maureen and all Tony’s family we will miss Tony. Rest in peace and fly high with the angels.
Sincere condolences to all of the family.
Stand down Tony, your work here is done.
Your hard work and support for the parish has been exemplary.
Rest in peace..
Condolences to Maureen, along with family & friends on the passing of Tony. Fond memories of Tony from years back at Rough Lee Home when he volunteered of his time to help others.
A true gentleman, always with a smile on his face.
RIP Tony.
Angela & Mark Allen.
Happy memories of our lovely neighbour Tony, always smiling with a cheery wave.
Often when Tony was on his way to play golf and wheeling his golf clubs. They were happy days.
Rest in peace Tony. Maureen and Brian