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Barbara Ward Obituary
Barbara Martin Ward, 74, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Winter Haven Assisted Living.
A graduate of the University of Virginia School Of Nursing and a retired critical care nurse from the University of Virginia Hospital, she is survived by her husband, Gilbert Ward of Charlottesville; son, Col. Edward Ward USMC (Ret) of Huntsville, Alabama; daughter, Kathryn Ward Clemente of San Diego California; five grandchildren; and close friends, Brenda Tyree Terrell and Claude Howard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, in her memory.
A graveside service for family and friends was held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens.
Barbara's focus her entire life was her husband, children and grandchildren which gave her great joy. She was a respected and valued colleague and friend to many in the local nursing community. She left us as she lived among us with quiet dignity and grace.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Nancy Eksterowicz RN
September 9, 2010
Barb Ward's passing shocked me and saddened me. I am so sorry that I did not contact her in the last few years. She was my mentor and my "work mother". She loved her family first and her colleagues second. I met her my first day in the recovery room and I knew I would always have a gardian angel. I hope her final days were peaceful and painless. She will live on in the hearts of those young (and now old) nurses that she mentored and protected. I hope her family finds comfort knowing that we loved your dear wife and mother
Anna Dietrich-Covington RN
September 7, 2010
To the family of Barb Ward. She was my senior clinician in the Recovery Room at UVa. I considered her my mentor and she was always willing to give of her time and clinical knowledge helping new nurses. She will be truly missed.
G.L. Kirby III
September 6, 2010
Gilbert, Eddie and Kathy, I am sorry to Hear of Barbs passing. The times that we talked was always a joy. May she have a wonderful time on the other side. All of you are in my Prayers. God Bless.
Brigid Wonderly
September 5, 2010
I worked with Barb for many years on the 5th floor at UVA Hospital. It was always a pleasure to work with Barb as she was a great RN, dedicated to her patients and a wonderful advocate for them. Her experience will be missed by UVA nursing and the patients she cared for.
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Mike and Shari Collier
September 5, 2010
Dear Ward family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Barbara was such a caring person. We will not forget her. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Angus Arrington
September 5, 2010
Gilbert Ward and family, I am sorry for your loss of Barbara. She was truly a friend to our family. She will surly be missed. My God keep and comfort you
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