Lydia M. Ward

1927 - 2017

Lydia M. Ward obituary, 1927-2017, Newton Highlands, MA

Lydia M. Ward

1927 - 2017

Lydia Ward Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2017.
Lydia Maeve Mcpeek Ward, Maeve, dedicated environmentalist and vegan activist of Newton Highlands, MA, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2017. Her obituary is too long to fit in this newspaper. To view the full tribute, please visit Lasting Memories.Com and enter her name, or use the following link: https://www.lastingmemo ries.com/memorial/lydia-m-maeve--mcpeek--maeve-ward?obituaries. Otherwise, contact the family for a copy. Her two loving sons, Geoffrey, and Christopher survive her. She also left close friends and acquaintances with a profound sense of inspiration and heartfelt loss. We miss her deeply, and will always, forever. Following her wishes, a simple Celebration of life will take place on November 5, 2017 at 4:00p.m. at the Windsor Club in Waban MA. Donations in her memory can be made to Mass Audubon, 208 S. Great Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773 or via website at http://www.massaudubon. org/honorary-memorial-gifts.

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October 30, 2017

Mark Kean posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2017

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October 23, 2017

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Mark Kean

October 30, 2017

I did not get to meet Maeve until she was into her early 80's. I felt an immediate connection with her as we shared a loved of nature: especially birds. On that first visit, we discussed the environment, fracking and politics certainly not what I was expecting!! Over the years, I was always so impressed with the depth of her knowledge on so many issues. Towards the end of her life, I knew she wasn't feeling well and knew I wanted to go see her again. I assumed she must have surely lost the passion for her causes at this point. When I saw her, she was a little weaker and her voice was a little softer. But she immediately starting asking me my opinion on recent EPA changes!! I smiled the passion still burned. Maeve could teach us all what it really means to be committed to causes we believe in. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Tom Ashley

October 25, 2017

Maeve, what can I say? You walked the walk and I am glad to have joined you for part of that. Let's keep going. Big hugs from MR. Pumpkin Head. Love you. Peace, Tom

Margaret Ford

October 23, 2017

Maeve -- we have missed you so much at the Newton Farmers Market this year! It just isn't the same with out you but we're pretty sure you've had something to do with the nice weather all season. We are so glad that Christopher comes every week and will look forward to your Celebration on November 5.
-- Margaret & the Farmers Market crew

Chris Ward

October 23, 2017

Please follow link below to find enhanced, easy to read version of Maeve's obituary. This link is also found at the end of the Legacy version.

http://www.lastingmemories.com/memorial/lydia-m-maeve--mcpeek--maeve-ward?obituaries

Hi Mom, we love you so very much! We miss you fully and dearly. Without you, life will never be as much fun. You and Dad were the most important things for us. Thank you for everything.
Love, Geof and Chris.

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