Joan A. Ford DOVER - Joan A. Ford of Dover passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2010 at Kent General Hospital with her family by her side. She was 65. She was born on January 21, 1945 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Patronski of New York. Joan was an employee at Roma Italian Restaurant for many years. She was a caring and devoted mother who enjoyed gardening, cooking, the casino and spending time with her family. Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred J. Ford of Dover. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell (Ann) Patronski. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.. She is survived by her children, Crystal Ashley and Joe Heintz of Dover, Dawn and Ron Johnston of Frederica, Jeffery and Heather Ford of Massena, N.Y. and Catherine and Michael Beebe, also of Frederica. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Heather, Brittany, Brian, Sarah, Logan, Ericka, Madison, Emily, LJ, Leah and two great grandchildren, Izzy and Liam. In addition to her children she is survived by the following siblings, Mary Signorelli, Jane Alden, Dorothy (Ron) Boager, Theodore (Gloria) Patronski, Linda Dougherty, Barbara Reid, Sharon Lapp and Robert (Kelly) Patronski. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Trader Funeral Home in Dover. Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon on Thursday also at Trader Funeral home to be followed by a burial service at 2 p.m. in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, Millsboro. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com or traderfh@aol.com