Ann Marie (Mayhart) Ford

BRANDON:

Ann Marie Ford passed away peacefully at the Meadows in Rutland on December 29, 2024. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday on Christmas Day. Born in Wilmington, DE, she is the daughter of the late James A. and Ann Marie (Carr) Mayhart. 

Before moving to Laurel, MD, Ann Marie was a kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart School. While living in Maryland, she owned and operated the Crust-N-Claws restaurant. She returned to education as a Transfer Evaluator for Catholic University in Washington, D.C. After moving to Brandon, Ann Marie was the assistant manager and controller at the Brandon Inn before serving as the Interim Administrative Assistant at Castleton State College before retiring. 

A professional tap dancer in her early twenties, Ann Marie was a member of the June Taylor Dance Company. She also loved flying and had a small craft pilot’s license.

Ann Marie was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Lincoln S. Ford, and a nephew, Joseph A. Mayhart. Surviving her are her niece, Ann Marie Finney of Claymont, DE, along with five nephews: James A. Mayhart, III, and Glen P. of Wilmington, DE, Dean M. of Newark, DE, Jerry A. of Landenberg, PA, and Scott G. of Kennett Square, PA.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Joe and Melly Flynn for their unwavering love and support this past year. 

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Spring at Our Lady of Good Help (St. Mary’s Church in Brandon). A graveside committal service and burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon