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Veronica Ward Obituary

Age 83 of Millis formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, December 5, 2007. Beloved wife of the late John P. Ward (LT BFD). Loving daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Flaherty. Loving mother of John P. Ward (LT FFD) and his wife Joan. Loving Nana of John P. Ward III and his fiance Pilar of Brighton, Timothy, Jennifer and Christopher Ward of Millis. Loving sister of Helen Stanford of FLA, and the late Anthony, John, Mary, Joe and Catherine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Monday at 9:00AM. Funeral Mass in Blessed Mother Theresa Parish at St. Margaret's Church, Monday at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-6 PM. Interment Knollwood Cemetery, Canton. Former member of the South Boston Mothers Club, Castle Island Association, Third Order of Mary and the Prayer Group of St. Augustine's Church. Donations may be made in Veronica's memory to the American Cancer Society, 25 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116 or Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2007.

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Peggy Casey (Flaherty)

December 10, 2007

Dear Jackie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your Mother's passing. She was very special and will be missed. Jim and I will keep you in our prayers.

Kathi McCarthy (Ward)

December 9, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Theresa (Ward) Nelson

December 8, 2007

Jackie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Thinking of you,
Love Terri

December 8, 2007

Dear Jackie & Family,
Very sorry to learn of your loss. Your Mother was an esteemed employee of Boston Fence. We shall always remember her dedication and devotion.
Sincerely,
James A. Rowan, Jr.

Eileen Restrepo

December 8, 2007

John and family, im so sorry for your loss. Your mom was my God Mother and always very special to me. I have great memories , I will be praying for you and your family, Love Eileen Keane Restrepo

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