DANBURY— Robert B. Ford, 91, formerly of Old Turnpike Road, died Thursday, February 6, at The Arbors in Bedford, New Hampshire. He was born on November 23, 1933, the son of Roy B. and Dorothy E. (Stevens) Ford. Bob was a native of Danbury and lived there until about a year ago when he moved to Bedford.

He graduated from Andover High School in 1952 and worked for Horace Stanley and Wesley Woodward. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 and then worked for Kirk Heath. Bob had been in sales at R.P. Johnson in Andover from 1959 to 1996, when he retired.

He was a member of the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department since 1953 and had served as Commissioner, and was the oldest lifelong resident of Danbury. Years ago he enjoyed fishing and hunting and, more recently, liked to do puzzles and garden — and was haying right up until recently.

He is predeceased by his parents and brothers John and Lee Ford. Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years, Audrey (Dicey) Ford, of Bedford, New Hampshire; four children and their spouses, Sylvia (Charles) Wood, of Alexandria, New Hampshire; Elroy (Diana) Ford, of Laconia, New Hampshire; Bobbie Jane (Thomas) Folsom, of Rineyville, Kentucky; and Steven (Mary) Ford, of Laconia; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Bennett, of Allenstown, New Hampshire, and Margaret Barnett, of Danbury; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service was held on February 16, in Riverdale Cemetery, Danbury. A celebration of life followed at the Danbury Community Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department, 10 North Road, Danbury, NH  03230. To sign an online guestbook please visit chadwickfuneralservice.com.