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Marki Ward Obituary

AUBURN < Marki Jean Ward, the infant daughter of Douglas and Renee Smith Ward, of 110 N. Seward Ave., Auburn, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Golisano Children"s Hospital at Strong, at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Joanna Ward; maternal grandparents, Gloria and Raymond Cuddy; paternal grandmother, Sweetie Ward; maternal great-grandfather, Paul W. Smith; four aunts, Marshelle (Pat) Whelan, Judy (Ted) Parker, Nancy (Matt) Casler, and Kim (Bill) Gage; two uncles, Bob (Sue) Ward and Don (Lib) Ward. Marki was predeceased by her maternal grandfather Peter P. Smith and paternal grandfather, Robert "Boomp" Ward. Friends are invited to call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Cheche Funeral Home Inc., 1778 Clark Street. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Golisano Children"s Hospital at Strong, at the University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Box 619-334, Rochester, NY 14642 or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, NY 14620, in memory of Marki. What is a LIFETIME? 70 years, maybe 80 years, maybe 19 days. The important thing is what one accomplishes n that time. Did you do good, did you do bad, and is this world a better place because your were here? In the 19 days that this little angel was here, she touched the hearts of the many caregivers at Community General Hospital, Crouse Irving Memorial and Golisano"s Children"s Hospital in Rochester, who fell in love with her during her LIFETIME. She brought unending love to her mother and father and all their families and friends. In her entire LIFETIME, she harmed no one. What a wonderful thing to be able to say, "Marki, in her entire LIFETIME, brought only unending love and harmed no one." This world is a much better place because God sent this little angel to us for a LIFETIME and has taken her back to Himself for Eternity. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2008.

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Renee Ward

October 5, 2017

Sweetest little angel ever. Hermom and dad are blessed.

Stephanie Roach

October 16, 2008

Although I do not know you I am still very, very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter, Marki! May The Lord hold you in His strong, almighty arms during this time of grief. I will be praying for you.

MISSY JOHNSON

October 8, 2008

RENEE AND DOUG AND FAMILY:
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOU PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME..REMEMBER THE JOY OF HER SHORT LIVED LIFE, AND FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING SHE IS ALL AROUND YOU AS YOUR ANGEL GUIDING YOU BOTH.

Mike and Kathy Krasniak

October 8, 2008

Dear Renee and Doug,
We cannot express how sad we are for the loss of your precious little angel, Marki. We think of you every day and pray for your strength to heal.

Lisa (Minde) Mercado

October 6, 2008

Doug and Renee - so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Mary McClenathan

September 30, 2008

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your infant daughter, Marki Jean. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy, Mary & Ken McClenathan

Maria LoCastro Ashby

September 29, 2008

Dear Renee,Doug and family,We are so very sorry to hear of your loss,Your little angel will always be your guide,and watch over all of you. With deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers,Maria and John Ashby and family,Jean and Diego(Moby) LoCastro

Barbara Reohr

September 29, 2008

Renee, Doug and Joanna, I am so very sorry to hear about your precious baby. Marki Jean certainly was a beautiful angel for you, and always will be. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb and Bob Reohr

Sue Valentino

September 27, 2008

Renee and Family
I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about your little angel. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Sue Napoli Valentino

Ramona O'Shea

September 27, 2008

Renee & Doug,

I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful baby, Marki. You must be going through a terrible time. Please know that my heart & prays go out to you both. May God make you strong and get you through this difficult time.

Lisa Leonhardt

September 27, 2008

Renee and Doug,

My heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beautiful little girl. I was lucky enough to know you and your angel on her brief journey while you were at Community General. She touched so many and left behind all of her love. May she now watch over you and give you strength.

Mary Quinn

September 26, 2008

Renee & Doug, I have just heard the news and am so very sorry. No words can express how you must be feeling. May God bless both of you today, tomorrow and always. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry & Lou Trama

September 25, 2008

Rene & Doug,
We were so heart broken to have heard about the loss of your precious little angel Marki Jean. She brought you and your family such great love and joy in her short lifetime, something that you will always treasure. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Terry & Lou Trama

Margi & Ron Smith

September 25, 2008

Doug, Renee & Family,
We were so sorry to read that your darling daughter, Marki, passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Love,
Margi and Ron

John & Laurie Lupien

September 25, 2008

Renee & Doug,
Marki was so very, very special
And was so from the start
You held her in your arms
But mainly in your heart

And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
Her life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.

She's gone to play with angels
In heaven up above
So keep your special memories
And treasure. them with love

Although your darling daughter
Was with you just a while
She'll live on in your hearts
With a sweet remembered smile.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Laurie, John Lupien & family

Meta Riester

September 25, 2008

To the Ward Family,
Sorry to read about the loss of your niece Marki. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Meta Riester

June Indelicato

September 25, 2008

Renee, Doug and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the
loss,of your little angel Marki Jean
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Joe and June Indelicato

Stephanie Murray

September 25, 2008

Renee and Family -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Amy Murphy

September 25, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Kim Netti

September 25, 2008

Renee ~ I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Marki. Keep your memories of her close to your heart and let them comfort you during this difficult time. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna & Scott Tumber

September 25, 2008

Renee & Doug
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. There will always be a special place in our hearts for Marki Jean.

Rhonda Solomon-McConnell

September 25, 2008

Renee, Doug, and family,
May God be close to you and your entire family as you all carry this cross. My family is praying for you during this difficult time. God bless all of you.
Sincerely,

Betty Indelicato

September 24, 2008

Renee,Doug and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Renee I have been thinking of you everyday since I heard this terrible news. MarkiJean what a beautiful name for a special sweet angel. God will be with her always. With love and caring thoughts Betty,Tim & Alyssa Indelicato

Bob & Judy Morgan

September 24, 2008

Doug & Rene,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your little girl. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Great Uncle Bob & Aunt Judy

nicole indelicato

September 24, 2008

Renee and Doug,
I am trully sorry to hear about your loss. Marki sounded like a wonderful little girl. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Nicole Indelicato

Nicole Tortorici

September 24, 2008

Renee and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are always with you...

Shari Delaney

September 24, 2008

Doug & Renee, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Paul & Debbie Pinckney & family

September 24, 2008

Doug, Renee and family,

From the day Marki was born, she was blessed and her 19 days were your blessing.

Too short yes, but what love she gave and what love she created in that short time will be with you and all those she touched forever.

Your "Little Angel" write up is beautiful and you and your family are in our prayers.

John 19:27-29

And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.

'I am leaving you with a gift: peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really love me, you will be very happy for me, for now I can go to the Father, who is greater than I am. I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do, you will believe in me.'

God Bless,

Mark Ryan

September 24, 2008

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Penny Herrling

September 24, 2008

Renee & Doug,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your baby girl, Marki Jean. She will be in your hearts forever.
Mike, Penny and Toby Herrling

September 24, 2008

Doug and Renee,
We are all very sorry for your loss.
Drs. Soderberg, Kroeger and Wike
Mindy, Julie, Jayne, Amy, Traci, Janel,and Amanda

Kathy (KK) DeBagio

September 24, 2008

Renee, Doug and my other family members,
I so feel your hurt as I too have a little angel...
These may not be the appropriate words at this time, but know that your heart will, in time, heal.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Butler

September 24, 2008

Our hearts go out to you in sympathy, love and support. Know that you're in our thoughts & prayers.

Dave & Pam (Myers) Butler

Laurie Evans

September 24, 2008

"Marki, in her entire LIFETIME, brought only unending love and harmed no one." What a legacy to have.... You will always be in our hearts, "Princess" Marki Jean.
Love, Laurie, Fred, Lauren, Dan and Mikey

Linda and Bill Jennings

September 24, 2008

Renee & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Marki must have brought great joy to you in the short time she was here. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Taryn Millas Homick & Marty Homick

September 24, 2008

Marshelle, Nancy, & Family- I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. Words can not express how sorry I am. Your entire family and little Marki are in our prayers. All our love,

Doug Gage

September 24, 2008

Doug and Renee,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug Gage and Family

Brenda DeChick

September 24, 2008

Doug & Renee
We are all born for a reason. Marki was here for a short time to bring you a lifetime of love and support for eachother. God bless you both, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Doree Bates

September 24, 2008

Hello Sweet Pea,
Like I said before what you have accomplished in your brief time here, is what I can only hope I can accomplish in my lifetime. I often wonder if there is enough love and good people left in this world; you have proven to me that there is and I know why God had sent you. You have touched my heart in a way that no words can ever explain. You, your Mom & Dad have truly inspired me; and to you I thank you lil' Miss Marki. God Bless you Always!
Love & Kisses,
Aunt Doree

Maureen Brown

September 24, 2008

Renee & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. One can only imagine the joy she brought you in such a short time and the pain you must be feeling now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maureen (Toole) Brown & Family

Lynn Sinicropi

September 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Love, Lynn Sinicropi

Cindy Bacon

September 24, 2008

Rene and Doug
Words can't express how truly sorry I am for your loss. No loss is greater than that of a child. Truly know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your little angel will always be watching over you.

Irene Varga

September 24, 2008

Marki thank you for the lifetime of blessings you have given us. Rest in peace little angel.

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