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Beatrice Ward Obituary

WARD, Beatrice M. (O'Keeffe) Of Medford, Oct. 5. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence M. Ward. Loving mother of David and his wife Patricia Ward of Tewksbury, Stephen M. Ward of Salem, MA, Linda M. and her husband Arthur D'Angelo of Newbury, and the late John G. and his wife Jean Ward of Tewksbury. Loving stepmother of Lawrence M. Ward and his wife Maggie of NY. Devoted sister of Catherine Stoner of Manchester by the Sea, Ruth Smith of N. Attleboro, Rosemary Lynch of Medford, and the late Dorothy Bishop. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St., Medford Square, MEDFORD, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Medford, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 6, 2008.

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Charlene and Tony DiNuzzo

October 7, 2008

Linda,

Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength you need at this time.

Love,
Tony and Charlene

Dave Estep

October 6, 2008

To my friend and colleague Linda and your family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take the time to treasure what you mom has meant to you.

--Dave

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

October 6, 2008

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