Ward FOWLER

Ward Fowler, passed peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Meaford Hospital. He fought a valiant battle against cancer and several illnesses over six years but decided that he couldn't wait any longer for the Maple Leaf's to win a Stanley Cup and that September 30th, would be his final day on this earth. Ward was born on February 16, 1940, in Toronto to Miriam and Ford Fowler and was raised in Highland Creek. He finished his high school education in Leaside and graduated from the Ryerson University Business program in 1962. Ward and Lou were married on August 17, 1963, and spent over 61 years together. Ward is survived by his wife, Lou; his brother, Roger; and wife, Judy; his son, Craig; and wife, Debbie; and his two grandchildren, April and Nick, who he adored. Ward worked as a stock broker for Nesbitt Burns for over 30 years (including doing radio broadcasts on the market while in London). While living in London, Ward and Lou took up sailing and had a passion for Lake Huron and Georgian Bay sailing for many decades initially out of Bayfield and later out of Meaford and Wiarton. Ward and Lou retired to Beaver Valley in 1997. They enjoyed hiking on the Bruce Trail and Ward worked diligently as a land steward and land ambassador for the Bruce Trail. Believe it or not, Ward was part of the chain saw gang for Bruce Trail and had the leg chaps to prove it! Ward and Lou acted as ambassadors to Beaver Valley Ski Club for many years. In between all of those activities, Ward and Lou also enjoyed many bike and barge trips through Europe. They both loved the outdoors and spent many years sailing, biking, skiing and hiking (Ward tried golfing but never really 'took' to the sport) as well as traveling the world. Ward was a kind soul who always had a pleasing smile for those he met. He will be sorely missed by all and his kind demeanor and gentle way about him will live on forever. A Celebration of Life is to occur in the near future, with details to be announced. As your expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers or other gifts, please donate to the great people at the Meaford Hospital who treated Ward so caringly throughout his struggles. Donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or the Bruce Trail Conservancy would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON, N4L 1B9, to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca.