NANCY RUTH WARD

December 21, 1932 – December 22, 2025 Nancy Ruth Ward passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her beloved husband David Anthony Ward, Q.C., LSM. Loving mother of Martha (Walter Marquis) and Mimi (Mario Tarsitano). Nancy passed away the day after her birthday after being unwell for one week. We are devastated but are finding some comfort knowing she lived a full, vibrant, mentally sharp, healthy, and happy life right up to the end. Born in Kapuskasing, Nancy graduated from Queen's University and the University of Toronto. She had a fulfilling career as a schoolteacher though she found the most satisfaction in nurturing her family. She loved her family; daughters Martha and Mimi, sons-in-law Walter and Mario, and of course her husband David whom she spoke of often. Nancy was a foundation for David's success as a founding partner of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg. Nancy loved and was grateful for her independent life, maintaining lifelong learning and fitness, volunteering her time, cooking gourmet meals, knitting many sweaters and dresses, scholarly reading, and admiring art and music. She enjoyed spending time at the Granite Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, and the ski cabin at Georgian Peaks. She maintained lifelong and dear friends from across the country and around the world. Nancy will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Nancy will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the David Anthony Ward '58 Bursary at Osgoode Hall Law School via http://yorku.ca/give/osgoode. A funeral service will be held at St. John's York Mills Anglican Church, 19 Don Ridge Drive, Toronto on Wednesday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.