Donald-Ward-Obituary

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Donald Ward

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

May 25, 1932 – Sep 6, 2021 (Age 89)

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BORN
May 25, 1932
DIED
September 6, 2021
AGE
89
LOCATION
Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. - Great Barrington Obituary

Donald James Ward Jr, of Great Barrington MA, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021, at the age of 89.

One of four children and father of seven, Don was born May 25, 1932, to Donald and Helen (Neuman) Ward and was raised in Bronx, NY, Stamford, CT, and Westchester, NY. Don spent...

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It is with great sadness I heard that Don had pasted away. My parents, Joe and Jean Savoy, were great friends of Don and Dad worked at Wards for several years. Don was such a great guy! I am happy I had a chance a few years ago to reconnect with him at a function. My deepest condolences to Lorraine and family.

Lorraine and family: we just heard of Don’s passing and pray that he is at peace. I didn’t know him as long as the rest of our family, but he made me feel welcome whenever we were with you. May God hold you and the rest of the family in the palms of His hands now and forever. God bless you all!

Dear Aunt Lorraine and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Don's passing. I have so many childhood memories of visiting your house when we were young. Don was a great man and will be missed. Love Bonnie (Sullivan) Stoll

Don, sorry to her the loss of your dad. Felt fortunate to have known him. He as well as you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

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dear Lorraine and family please accept our sincere condolences marilyn and nabih nejaime

What a great guy and big help. When I watched him run I thought of the movie "The Loneliness of the Cross Country Runner." But Don Ward was never lonely: no man had more friends (or admirers) than he. And kudos to his kids for keeping up the Ward tradition.

I am so sorry to hear about Don. He was one of the nicest, most genuine people I have ever met and a pillar of the horticultural industry seemingly forever. He always had a pleasant word and a smile whenever I saw him. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Don, Greg, Mike and family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My mother died in January and I can sympathize with your loss.

I have great memories of you father going to our track and cross country meets at Monument Mountain High School. He made the effort to go to almost all of our meets both home and away and was sometimes our only fan. He really understood our ability and knew if each of us had a great meet or not. He knew which teams were good and which were bad. It...