Irvin Bruce WARD

Irvin Bruce WARD

Irvin WARD Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 15, 2017.
WARD, Irvin Bruce Passed away peacefully on May 21, 2017. He is dearly missed by his sister Charleen and by his brother Victor (Marie). Irvin was predeceased by his wife Edith and by his parents Charles and Florence. Dad will be lovingly remembered always by his children Mike (Linda), Kim (Dennis), Ron (Judy) and Rob (Elaine), by his grandchildren Michael, Al, Ashley (Adam), Crystal (Matt), Jessica, Sherri, Daniel and Jason and by his nephew and nieces. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, Elginwood Long Term Care and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, who provided care and comfort to Irvin during his final months. A private service and reception celebrating his life has been held. If desired, a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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