• Obituaries

William E. Ward Sr.
Born: 03/21/1932
Died: 02/04/2008
   Write Memories
William E. Ward Sr.

Ward, William E. Sr. age 75 of Roxbury Twp., NJ died Monday February 4th, 2008 at the St. Clare’s Hospital Denville Campus. Born in Lower Berkshire Valley, he has been a lifelong resident of Roxbury Twp.Son of the late James E. and Myrtle (Lecher) Ward, William had served in the US Army during the Korean War. He had worked as a Telephone Repair Technician for Piccatinney Arsenal until his retirement in 1985. Mr. Ward was a member and Past Chief of the Roxbury Twp. Fire Department for fifty two years, as well as a member of the Berkshire Valley Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Morris County Past Chief’s Association as well as a life member of the Relief Association.  A life member of the Kenvil VFW he was also a member of the Knee Deep Fishing Club of Lake Hopatcong, and a life member of the NRA.

Mr. Ward was pre deceased by his son William E. Jr. in 2006, and is survived by his Wife Neva M. Ward. Also surviving are his son David J. and his wife Dawn Ward of Succasunna. His Brothers John T. and his wife Darlene of Lower Berkshire Valley, and James E. and his wife Susan Ward of  Starrucca, PA. Also surviving are his Grandchildren William III and his fiancée Jennifer B. Lorenzo, Michelle A. Ward and fiancée Brian Yannotta, David “DJ”, Courtney, and Matthew Ward. Also his Jack Russell Terrier “Bucky”. Mr. Ward will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday February 9th at 10:00 AM in the SMITH-TAYLOR-RUGGIERO Funeral Home 1 Baker Ave. Dover, NJ. Visitation will be held Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM, with VFW services at 7PM and Fireman’s services at  8PM. In lieu of flowers memorials in William’s name to the Roxbury Fire Co. #3 #271 Berkshire Valley Rd. Wharton, NJ 07885.
 
Back    Write Memories
Here are some special memories shared by family and friends.
To Mrs. Ward, David & Dawn, Jack & Darlene and everyone else including my friends from company #3 Once again youâ??re going to the pain of a loved one leaving this world to soon, my families prayers go out to you. I have fond memories Bill in my heart Herb, Pam & Adisyn Cooper
Herb Cooper
To Mrs. Ward and Family: Iâ??m very sorry for your loss. I have a lot of fond memories of Bill. I worked with Bill at Picatinny and lived in Lake Hopatcong. We use to ice fish together all the time. He was a wonderful person and a very special friend to me. I mover out of the area in 1985 but Iâ??ll always remember all the special times we spent together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John Wycha
John Wycha
Dave and Dawn - Sorry about Dad. Hope everything goes well for ya's. Hope everyone is doing well other wise. If ya have time, call or write. Down here in Florida. Love ya's.
Lori Ackley
To Mrs. Ward and family, We are all very sorry for your loss and we will keep a prayer in our hearts for all of you. Lorraine Stickle and family
Don Stickle Jr.
To Mabel and family, sorry to hear of your loss, we can always remember the good times we had at the shore and just visiting.Take care and you are in our prayers. Beaver and Vi and family.
Vi Metz
With our deepest sympathy, Bill will be missed by all. Dave, Maryann,Lynn, Suluan, Jean, Ursula, Jenny, Ranjan and Carl.
fmc-kenvil staff
Uncle Bill you will be so missed. May the LORD hold you dear and tell Grandma Ward and Billy that we LOVE and miss them also. Our prayers and thoughts are always with you and the family. God Bless !!
Faith (Ward) Rhodes & Krysta Ward
Dear Mabel And Family, Vinny and I were so Sorry to hear about Bill, we will keep you in our Prayers, remember the good memories. May Peace be with you. Vinny and Shirley Mosher ( Eustice)
Vinny & Shirley Mosher (Eustice)
DearMabel,David& Family Sorry for your loss. I just find out a Bill. Love Bob Eustice
Bob Eustice
To add message sharing your fond memories and honoring, please fill the following form.
 
Submitted by:
E-Mail Address:
Message: