WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan and the Wakefield Fire Department regret to report the passing of active duty Lt. Robert A. Ford, who died this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 48years old.
Lt. Ford was a 16-year veteran of the Wakefield Fire Department. He leaves behind his wife, Michelle, and three children, Robert, Caroline and Michael.
“Everyone in the Wakefield Fire Department is saddened by the loss of Lt. Ford, who served the department with courage and dedication for 16 years,” Chief Sullivan said. “Our thoughts are with his family, including his wife Michelle and three children.”
Details about arrangements for Lt. Ford are pending, and will be made available when they become finalized.
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