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George Ward Obituary
Known by all as 'Papa'
LOWELL -- George M. Ward Sr., 69, a lifelong Lowell resident, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at Saints Medical Center after a long illness. For over Fifty One years, he was the husband of Alice S. (Greenhalge) Eklund-Ward who died April 27, 2011.
Born December 25, 1941, in Lowell, he was a son of the late George W. and the late Elizabeth (Sheehan) Ward, and was educated in the Lowell Schools.
Mr. Ward made his lifelong home in Lowell, and was a Union Plasterer. He later was the proprietor of Back Bay Roofing until illness forced his retirement.
Papa loved the beach and traveling to Florida and also loved music and to dance. He was a fan of all sports, especially boxing and especially enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas.
He is survived by his children, George 'Micky' Ward and his wife, Charlene, Donna L. Jaynes, Gail A. Carney, Richard A. Eklund, Phyllis A. Eklund, Cindy A. Cooper, Catherine A. Brady and her husband, John, Alice C. Kelley, and Sherri A. Fells all of Lowell; nineteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; his brothers, James S. Ward and his wife, Marianne, of Jacksonville, FL, Daniel T. Ward and his wife, Kathy, of Pelham, William Ward and his wife, Deborah, of Jacksonville, FL; his sisters, Mary Ward Gray of Newbury, and Sharon Ward Lane of Richamond, VA; his dear friend, Susan Dean of Billerica; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Gerald P. Ward of Sanderson, FL, and the late Elizabeth A. Ward Ducharme of Lowell, and was the father-in-law of the late Larry Carney.
WARD -- YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS 4 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON FRIDAY, NOV 4. ON SATURDAY, HIS FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816. HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH AT 9:30 A.M. BURIAL IN WESTLAWN II CEMETERY. MEMORIALS IN HIS NAME TO TEAM MICKY WARD CHARITIES, 79 VIOLA ST., LOWELL MA 01851. E-CONDOLENCE SITE WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM
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Memories and Condolences
for George Ward
Chris Dyer
November 21, 2011
Ward & Eklund familys.Sorry to hear of the loss of both Alice and George..my deepest sympathy for your loss.may they rest in peace and be guardians angels to all they have touched.
November 6, 2011
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MICKY WARD. / AND FAMILY // YOUR MOM AND DAD ARE IN GOOD HANDS TOGETHER / WITH THE LORD / / AMEN / / / DONNY STJOHN / LOWELL MA.
Stephen
November 5, 2011
Dear micky I'm sorry for ur lost of ur dad from ur buddy stephen and program steps
Cheryl Welcome
November 5, 2011
Dear Micky, Dicky and Ward/Ecklund Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.
The Babe Welcome Family
cathy burke
November 5, 2011
Billy&Deb,Fran,Donna,Gail,Ward/Eckland Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Our sincere sympathy to all. Cathy Burke & Family.
channon scot
November 4, 2011
My deep condolences to the Ward/Eklund family....a sorrowful year for all..
yours truly
channon j. scot
aka jerry sutcliffe
November 4, 2011
Our deepest condolences go out to all the ward / ecklund families and to all the lives George enhanced with his presence he will be deeply missed this goes out to Dickey Donna Gail Phyllis Cindy Cathy Alice Sherry n Mickey from Paul n Cindy Fryns
Patrick Fleming
November 4, 2011
I'm sorry to the Ward and Ecklund family.We go back a long way both good and bad times. May both Alice and George rest in peace.
Barbara Carroll
November 4, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Micky & Kim Pilato
November 4, 2011
Sherry & Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad,he was a great guy! take comfort in knowing that you now have a 2nd Guardian Angel to watch over you all.
Kim Judge Hampson
November 4, 2011
Ward & Eklund family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prays are with all.
Kristine & Gerald Lutkus
November 4, 2011
My deepest synpathy goes out to the Ward and Eklund family. May God Bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Patrick Fagan
November 4, 2011
Micky and family...my sincere condolences on your loss...
Paddy Fagan
Tracy Reyes
November 4, 2011
Dear Ward and Eckland Family..
I never knew George but I have seen your movie so many times. I feel like I knew him. My deepest sympathy on your loss. Very tough year for you all. Your mom and george are together again. God bless you all during your tough time in life.
MARY MARGARET MCDONALD
November 4, 2011
TO; THE ENTIRE WARD FAMILY,
I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOUR LOVED ONE REST IN PEACE IN THE ARM'S OF OUR LORD "JESUS" MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE'S GO OUT TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM AND LOVED HIM...
Curtis LeMay
November 4, 2011
My condolences go out to the Ward/Ecklund family on the loss of George. As Alice was quite the woman,
George was equally quite the man. My he rest in Peace.
To the
Paula (Surprenant) Cruz
November 4, 2011
Micky and family,
Very sorry for your loss. What a rough year for all of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
November 3, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Ward and Ecklund family.God bless you George......kozombolis family
Rose Savini
November 3, 2011
So sorry for your loss to the Ward/Ecklund family. Hold tight the memories. You will always be in my prayers. Godspeed. Love.
Mike Moore
November 3, 2011
George was a great friend when we both lived in the Acre ..one of my best friends when we were kids.. R.I.P
Michael Moore
November 3, 2011
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE WARD AND EKLUND FAMILY MARY BETH LEVESQUE DRACUT
Michelle Gauthier
November 3, 2011
sorry to hear about Your loss
ron stacy
November 3, 2011
god bless u george, n god bless the ward n eklund familys!
November 3, 2011
To the Ward and Eklund my deepest sympathy for your loss. George will be sadly missed but never forgotten. RIP God Bless.
Michael Lutkus
Debbie Tsaknopoulos
Al Lenzi
November 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the whole Eklund family
Susan Couture-Gamache
November 3, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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