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Alicia Mary Ward, 23, of Medway, died unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, from injuries sustained in an accident. She was the beloved daughter of James J. and Marjorie R. (Nye) Ward of Medway and loving mother of Ellenor Jayne. Born in Framingham on Oct. 9, 1986, Alicia was a lifelong resident of Medway and graduated from Holliston High School in 2004. Alicia loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter. Besides her parents and daughter, she is survived by her brother, Andrew Ward and his girlfriend Laura Miller of Allston and her grandparents, John and Jayne Ward of Medway, and Rev. Dr. George and Carolyn Nye of Newfane, Vt. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Medway Village Church, 170 Village St., in Medway at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 5-8 p.m., at the Ginley-Crowley Funeral home, 3 Barber St., Medway, www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com. Burial will take place privately at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Medway at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Alicia Mary Ward to Advocates, Inc., Attn: Development, One Clarks Hill, Suite 305, Framingham, MA 01702 (www.advocatesinc.org).

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Published by Milford Daily News from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Alicia Ward

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Jess Davis

September 13, 2010

To Alicia's family,
I have struggled to find the right words to say, and I realize that there are no perfect words right now. Alicia was one of the best people that I have had the pleasure of knowing, she will be deeply missed. I will always think of her as one of the most positive people I have ever known. Please know that she had a lot of people who she touched and a lot of people who loved her. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

- Jess Davis

August 20, 2010

I never really knew Alicia, but I remember her from Medway middle school.

She always seemed like a very kind and happy young girl. I'm sure she will be missed by her friends and family.

My condolences to you all, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Pete & Kay Szylkonis

August 19, 2010

To the Ward and Nye families,
May God be with you during this difficult time. Our hearts break for your sadness, and we pray that you will know peace in your own time and in your own way. Alicia will be remembered as a funny, happy, and good soul; she will live on in Elle. As long as someone is remembered, they are never truly gone. God bless you and keep you.

August 19, 2010

I wish I had the ability to erase your pain.Not the memories you chose to keep but the hurt that is tearing your hearts.I hope you all find peace and ways of coping with this most painful of losses.God bless you and keep you. And know that when it is your time,you will be with your daughter again.We wish you all Love... and when you are ready Peace. Alicia's Star will shine even during the day through Elle's eyes...Love. Roberta,Peter,Jessie,Stephan and Demetrius

August 19, 2010

So truely sorry for your loss. My father is David Savage (Carolyn Nye's step brother). David informed me of your tragic loss. Please know that your entire family is in my prayers. God bless. Amy Manix

August 18, 2010

Jim, Marjorie & Andrew. So sorry to hear of the loss of Alicia. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Know that I'm thinking of you. Katie Chapin

August 18, 2010

To the Ward Family. Alicia was a lovely person who cared so very much for her daughter, Ellenor. There are no words to express our sorrow for your loss -- just know that we care. Art and Judy Winters

August 17, 2010

Alicia was a great student, tho we had our moments, but we came to befriend one another by year's end. Such promise and love. May it live through Ellenor Jayne. Jim and Marjorie, my prayers are with you..
Love, Roseann Costello

August 17, 2010

Even the hearts of strangers ache when we read of the loss of such a vibrant and beautiful girl. Wishing you peace and comfort.

August 17, 2010

To the Ward Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Lisak Family

Sue McDermott

August 17, 2010

Marj and Family,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. May you find strength in one another to get you through this terribly difficult time. You are all in my prayers.

August 17, 2010

Marj, Jim & Family ~
I cannot begin to fathom what you are going through. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
~Robin Mayer

Carl R.

August 17, 2010

It has been said that,"we should not be sad for what we lost but rather we should be happy for the gift we once had" May the many warm and wonderful memories of Alicia be a gift that helps you today and always. May God Bless.

Joanne Cone

August 17, 2010

While I did not know Alicia, I do know the loss of a daughter. My deepest sympathy to all of her friends and family.



Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.

Amanda G

August 17, 2010

I remember Alicia as always smiling. Let's all keep smiling for her. RIP.

Dena Szylkonis

August 17, 2010

Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal
but love leaves a memory that no one can steal.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, this day and always. My heart breaks for your loss, and i pray that God will welcome Alicia into His vast loving kingdom. God bless you.

August 17, 2010

Sincerest condolences to the Ward family as you cope with the loss of such a beautiful young lady. May your sadness soon be lifted, leaving in its place warm and loving memories.

Alecia Orsini Lebeda

August 17, 2010

We are beside ourselves. She was an amazing person, and I am honored to have known her while she was with us. Alicia will be warmly remembered, always. Our Prayers and Love.
~Alecia Orsini and the Orsini Family.

Sheila Grover

August 16, 2010

To the Ward and Nye families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Alicia was so wonderful
to be around. She was kind, joyful and giving and will be missed by those whose hearts she touched.
Sheila and Steven Grover

WENDI SHEAHAN'REDDY

August 16, 2010

Jim and family,
I just don't know what to say. What a beautiful young lady your Alicia. I just want you to know i know Alicia is with the angels. Cori is with the angels and i am sure cori was there for alicia.
I wish i could somehow lesson your pain but i know that is not possible. I just need you to know i share your pain and if at anytime day or night you need to talk or cry or just need a hug tehya and i are here for you. I am just so so sorry.
May god hold you all tightly through this terrible time and i hope at some point you all are able to find some peace. WITH LOVE, WENDI + TEHYA

August 16, 2010

so sorry for everyone's lost ! god works in many ways ~~

wendi sheahan'reddy

August 16, 2010

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.

August 16, 2010

May God give you the strength and courage you need to get through your time of loss of your wonderful Alicia, Jim

patricia bentley

August 16, 2010

To the Ward and Nye families.
I worked with Alicia for a time. I saw her often at the market. She always took the time to ask about me and my children. I will truly miss her beautiful smile. I can't imagine your pain, but know how many lives she touched with that smile.
Tricia Bentley

Ben and Mary Benjamin

August 16, 2010

Dear Marj and Family
My wife and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.

Brenda Knotts

August 16, 2010

Dear Marjorie & Family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May you be surrounded by family, friends and loved ones to help you get through this terrible time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember, when someone you loves becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure that no one can take away.

Brenda (Elliott) Knotts & Doug Knotts

Erin Wallace

August 16, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Ward & Andy,

With a heavy heart, I express my deepest and most sincere condolences to you for your loss. Alicia was vibrant and funny, and that is how I will always remember her. I hope that God can help you find strength and to keep memories of Alicia close to your heart.

August 16, 2010

What a beautiful girl, inside and out. We will always remember her laughter and kindness.

Walter & Lisa Johnson

August 16, 2010

Jim, Marj, Andrew & Ellie,
We can't express our saddness for your loss. Alicia will be truly missed. We love you all.

August 16, 2010

my heart and prayers to you and your family..with love mike

Rachelle Regan

August 16, 2010

My heart is with you all, I am so sorry for your loss.

Brian Burns

August 16, 2010

My sincerest and deepest sympathies go out to the entire Ward family and extended family, and the many friends we all shared. She certainly knew how to make us laugh and always made the room light up! Much love from miles away...

Mary Ellen Hasenfuss

August 16, 2010

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I pray that God send you the comfort and strength that you need to get through this most difficult time. I will always remember Alicia's beautiful smile. God bless!

Becky Ring

August 16, 2010

Marj, Jim and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Words just don't seem enough - this is truly heartbreaking. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love and light.

Alexandra Brann

August 16, 2010

Dear Jim, Marjorie, Andrew, and Family,
There are no words but please know how deeply sorry we all are for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you love.

Mark Ingram

August 16, 2010

I am full of sorrow and sadness, Alicia was such a vibrant and shining person. I will never forget her smile and the unmatched care she exuberated toward her friends and family. I miss you so much Alicia. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Ward Family...

August 16, 2010

Dear Marj and your precious family;
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter. Nothing is as difficult. Our prayers and with you during this time, my sweet friend.
-Carol Babineau, Holliston, Mass

Jeff Keenan

August 16, 2010

I'm so sorry for the loss of such a sweet and caring girl!! She always brightened up the room and was always smiling and happy!! My deepest condolances to the Ward Family..

Laurie Owens

August 16, 2010

Dear Marj and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Alicia. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynda Fisher

August 16, 2010

Dearest Ward Family,
You are in my heart and my prayers during this saddest of times. Sweet, lovely Alicia is remembered with such love.

August 16, 2010

Dear Ward family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Michael and Lesley Lewis (Cocoa, Fl)

Sue & Steve Tocci

August 16, 2010

Dear the Ward Family and Ellie~
Our deepest condolences for your loss. What a wonderful person Alicia was.. she touched our hearts and was an honor to know her! I remember the day she came over to look at our apt. and I knew then what a great person she was.. She will be deeply missed! Our prayers and thoughts are with you all! ~Christine, John & Alex

Wayne & Sheila Marshall

August 16, 2010

To The Ward Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all your family. We are in the middle of the country and wish we could be there for you. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 16, 2010

To the Ward Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you. We're in the middle of the country and wish we could be there for you. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wayne & Sheila Marshall

August 16, 2010

To the Ward Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you. We're in the middle of the country and wish we could be there for you. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy, Larry, Rory and Skye McIntyre

August 16, 2010

Dear Ward Family, Deepest condolences in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you comfort and healing.

Sean Haswell

August 16, 2010

May God have Strength for you and your family to grow stronger as one.. R.I.P Alicia Ward never forgotten

Richard Mahan

August 15, 2010

Jim and Marjorie,
My prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family. May the Lord be with you in this troubled time. I am very sorry for your loss.

August 15, 2010

With Love, Prayers and our deepest sympathy to the Ward family.
The Donohue family

Anne & Joe O'Hara

August 15, 2010

To all the Ward and Nye family we send our deepest sympathy for this tragic loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Helen Rivard

August 15, 2010

I can never say how truly sorry I am about this tragic loss. I hope you can find some peace as time goes on.

Helen Rivard

August 15, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, I do not know your family, but I just wanted to let you know so many people who have you in their prayers.. I know this sounds strange, but we live in Bellingham and if there is anything we can do to help you out please let us know. my email is [email protected]

Jackie Napolitano

August 15, 2010

Dear Jim, Marjorie and Family,

No words. Just sorrow and an extremely heavy heart. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Napolitano Family

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