Passing of Bill Deford: Longmeadow Fire Department

It is with great sadness The Longmeadow Fire Department share the sad news of the passing of Captain William "Bill" DeFord III (retired). On August 11, 2019 Bill lost his battle with occupational cancer. Bill joined the Longmeadow Fire Department in July 1993, was promoted to Captain in February 2001 and retired in January 2018 due to occupational cancer.

Our prayers are with his wife Lisa, son Shawn and daughter Emily and the entire DeFord family