On June 29, 2013, a lifelong resident of Audubon, NJ. Age 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Joann K. (nee Young). Loving father of Karen Crowthers, Terry (Joe) Shepherd, John Stafford, Bernadette (Brian) Bower, Tim (Cindy) Stafford and the late Kenny Stafford. Devoted grandfather of Joe, Eric, Marc, William, L. Cpl. John Jr., Amn. Ryan, Robert, Desiree, Brian Jr., Kennedy and Megan; and great grandfather of Grace, Landon, Quinn and the late Richard. Longtime companion and friend to Cass Kyler and also survived by her loving family. Dear brother of Babe Crane, Albert, the late Bud and the late Roland. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Mr. Stafford was a Korean Conflict U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed spending time with The Old Gang.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, July 3rd, 10 AM to 12 Noon at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Prayer Service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 and/or the American Heart Assoc., 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.