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Mark Ward Obituary
Mark M. Ward, 31, of Highland Mills, NY, died Friday, June 20, 2008 in Wallkill, NY, as the result of an auto accident.
The son of James Ward and Ellen Rush Ward, he was born December 11, 1976 in Goshen, NY.
He was employed by Orange County Deputy Sheriff Department for 8 years, holding the rank of Sergeant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1996-2000, aboard the U.S.S. John C. Stennis.
He is survived by his former wife, Danielle Vandermast; his parents, James and Ellen Rush Ward of Highland Mills, NY; brothers, James Ward of Cornwall, NY and Christopher Ward of Fulton NY; sisters, Dina Sweeney of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY and Jennifer Potter of Cornwall, NY; sisters-in-law, Amanda Ward and Martha Ward; brothers-in-law, Daniel Sweeney and Scott Potter; nieces: Katelyn, Maris, Allison, Jacynda and Ashlyn; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m., tonight, Monday, June 23, and 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Highland Mills, NY. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh, NY.
Contributions will be made to the Morale & Welfare Fund, c/o Sheriff's Office, 110 Wells Farm Rd., Goshen, NY 10924 or National Veterans Foundation, 9841 Airport Blvd. Suite 512, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Arrangements under the direction of Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, Inc. To send condolences or for directions, visit www.quigleybros.com or 845-534-9424.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Ward
Philip Rodriguez
June 30, 2008
To the Ward family....First, I want to send my condolences. When Mark passed, it was the worst thing that happened to us. We lost a brother and a good friend who can not be replaced. He will be deeply missed by all of us at the jail. Again, I am sorry for your loss. ...Sgt.Phil Rodriguez
Brian Foster
June 29, 2008
Ward family, words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Sergeant Mark Ward's death. We are here to support you in your grieving process. Mark was a teacher a mentor and a coach, Mark was a true friend to me and many. God bless you #137 may you rest in peace. #184
Brian Essig
June 27, 2008
To Sir and Ma'am, We have never met, but all of us at work have heard alot about your family. Whatever you did raising your children you did it right. My deepest condolences.
Theresa Clemons
June 26, 2008
To Ma'am and Sir, your son was truly amazing. Meeting him six years ago was the beginning to an awesome friendship I will never forget.
To Wardy, I am glad we got the chance to meet. Thank you for all the laughs we had. Thank You for helping me through IDC school. I never asked much of you, I did not have too. You where always so understanding, open-minded and giving. You will be in my heart forever. I love you, until we meet again! Skittles
Lee-Ann Hartley
June 26, 2008
Ellen, Jimmy, Dina, Jimmy, Chris, Jennifer and all the children, I really do not have the words to express the sympathy I feel. I pray that after your time of grief, you will receive the peace from Jesus that passess all understanding.
Love and prayers always,
June 25, 2008
" No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts."
My husband thought the world of Mark and will miss him dearly.
God bless,
The Trautlein family (#306)
Dave Fairweather
June 25, 2008
To The Ward Family !
My deepest prayer's are with your whole family. Sgt M. Ward was a well respected man in our Dept. His loss will be hurting all who knew him.
To Sgt Ward!
You will be missed RIP !!!!
The Fairweather Family.
Betty Wallace
June 25, 2008
Dear Ellen & Jim,
Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. It's not supposed to happen this way. There is one very good thing, you have to hold onto all those wonderful years of memories that should try to make it a little easier to bear, given time, that willl get you through this terrible time. Our prayers and sympathy are will you.
Love,
Timothy Hitt
June 25, 2008
To the Ward family, Mark was very polite... A fine Officer at the Jail... He will be missed by all. Rest Easy Sgt. Ward.-T.J. Hitt #410
Vincent Murphy
June 25, 2008
What can I say at a time like this? To Sgt. Ward's family, Mark was an amazing guy... a true friend. I just want you all to know how truly admired he was not only as a Sgt., but as a person as well. Mark was the kind of guy that would never let you feel left out. He had a big heart, even if sometimes he tried to hide it. To Mark's friends, I know it's hard but we must remember all the good times we had. He was our brother, and will always live on in our memories as long as we never forget him. Who could forget the crazy lucky charms tattoo, or his mohawk and Navy stories. To Mark, you were one of my best friends. I'll miss our conversations. I'll miss our epic dart games, you and Papp vs. myself and Donkey. I'll miss that call or messsage from you to come out, and me going out even if I didn't feel like it, cause I knew we would have a good time together. More than anything though, I'll miss hanging out with someone I'm honored to call my friend, or rather, my brother. Until we meet again good buddy, until we meet again.
Michelle Mulligan
June 24, 2008
My deepest condolences go out to all of Mark's family and loved ones.Mark was a wonderful person.May god bless you and be with you through this difficult time.
PJ (Peter) Wicker
June 24, 2008
I speak for my brother and I when I say how sorry I am to the Ward family. As neighbors on Lyndon Lane and as classmates Mark was a friend. Our prayers go out to you all.
Kristen Sebesta-Boyle
June 24, 2008
To the family and friends of Mark:
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Michael & Wendy Della Pia
June 23, 2008
I was honored to call Mark a brother and a friend. He will be sorely missed by all. My deepest condolences to Mark's family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
William & Lynn Phillips
June 23, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Angela Kessler
June 23, 2008
To Mark's Family and Friends,
Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Clinton Newkirk
June 23, 2008
To the Ward family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Sergeant Ward was a great Sergeant and a great person above all. There were plenty of stories shared between us about our times in the navy. He cared about all of his co-workers and always looked out for us and was willing to always lend a helping hand. He will be missed by all. Again I am so sorry about your loss and your family is in our prayers. Thank you for allowing him to be such a major impact on many people's lives.
Alecks Elia
June 23, 2008
To the Ward Family: Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
From: Alecks Elia and family.
Nicholas Gessner
June 23, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Ward
Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family for the passing of your son. It was an honor to have your son as my Sergeant. Mark was truly a great man. He was always there for his officers. Mark was a man of his word and he will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure in ordering a bottle of Middleton Irish Whiskey for him. We would joke around about whether he finished the bottle or not. Mark would always tell me he was going to save it for when he catches the big fish. We all know Mark loved to fish. He would tell stories about fishing up north. We always joked about when he was going to teach me how to fly fish. I will continue to pray for the your family throughout this difficult time. Sgt. Ward was a true gentleman and a scholar and he will be missed by all who knew him.
BARBARA DIPALMA
June 23, 2008
MY VERY SINCERE SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
David Myers
June 23, 2008
To All: We all know how much Wardy will be missed. He will live-on in our hearts and our memories. Mark had an enormous amount of love; for life, work, for those around him and especially Politics! Sir and Ma'am: the feelings I had for your son are indescribable. The traits he possessed are a true reflection of how well you raised him. #386 to #147: I love you buddy...you'll be with me forever, thanks for everything, I couldn't have done it without you- Forever-"Never Alone"
Kathy Paolercio
June 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy & Mike Paolercio
Dr. Carmen Elizondo
June 23, 2008
Dear Ward Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your son was always very professional and a pleasure to work with. Sgt. Mark Ward shall be greatly missed.
Jackie Sullivan
June 23, 2008
To Mark's family and friends...I knew Mark in High School and he was always such a friendly, genuine person. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
June 23, 2008
Dear Ward Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Cavalari Family
Danielle Tinelli
June 23, 2008
Dear Ward Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mark will be in our hearts forever.
With sincere condolences,
Danielle
Tiffany Clemons
June 23, 2008
Mark will be greatly missed. His memory will be carried in our hearts always. He was a great loving guy. One of a kind. My deepest condolences to the family.
Kathy Critelli
June 23, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. As parents, you should be very proud of Mark. He was one of the most polite and courteous young men I've had the pleasure of working with. You did a fine job raising your son. May God Bless you in this most difficult time.
Michelle Mcgrath
June 23, 2008
Dear Ward Family,I'm so sorry for your loss.You are in my prayers and thoughts.-Michelle Collins McGrath
Joshua DeEntremont
June 23, 2008
Mark was one of the most truly warm, caring and intelligent human beings I have ever met. He was loved by all and will be truly missed.
christian cea
June 22, 2008
Mark may you rest in peace. Your memory will live with me forever you will truly be missed by many. You are truly a gentleman and a difficult act to follow.LOVE YOU BRO!!! Always Christian...
Bryce Sotelo
June 22, 2008
Sir and Mrs. Ward,
Mark was truly a great guy and I will miss him immensely. I just can't believe he is gone. I know he thought the world of you as I heard many fishing stories. I am truly sorry for your loss, he will be missed. I will continue to pray for you and your family in this difficult time and will remember Mark each day as I know he's up there watching over us with his fly pole.
David Firester
June 22, 2008
It's a horrible tragedy and I only hope that those who were close to him are able to carry a bit of Mark with them wherever they go in life. This is how he will live on.
Veronica Beauvais
June 22, 2008
To the Ward Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mark was a wonderful person and he will forever be in our hearts. Words cannot express how we hurt for you right now. May God give you the strength to get past these next few days and help you in the years to follow.
With all our love,
The Beauvais Family
karen vanamburgh
June 22, 2008
Mark was always a pleasant person and dedicated to his profession, he will be missed
Liam Engle
June 22, 2008
Please accept my condolences in this difficult time. Mark will be missed by all who knew him.
Doris/Joe White
June 22, 2008
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and look down on you with mercy.
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