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Kathryn Jean Ward

1959 - 2020

BORN

1959

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Maloney Funeral Home

55 Walnut Street

Winsted, Connecticut

Kathryn Ward Obituary

Kathryn Jean Ward, 60, daughter of the late Janet (Vitarella) and William Ward passed away on April 27, 2020, after a short battle with the COVID-19 virus at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

She was born in Torrington on Oct. 23, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Ward; and her brother, Joseph Ward. Kathy worked for many years as a security guard. Kathy loved music and was an avid fan of professional wrestling.

She is survived by her father and stepmother, William and Irene of Tolland; sister, Lee Ann Ward and partner, Jim Nye; a cousin, Diane Addison of Torrington; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, second, and third cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cook Willow Healthcare, Litchfield Wood Healthcare, as well as the staff of Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, for her care during her illness. The family wishes many thanks to all the people who prayed for her until she passed.

Donations may be made to the Tolland Town Seniors Center in Tolland, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Maloney Funeral Home, 55 Walnut St., Winsted, is in charge of arrangements. For a complete obituary, please visit

www.maloneyfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from May 1 to May 5, 2020.

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