Matthew Ward

Dear Meredyth, Nate and Andrew, I sent a card to Somerset St., but don't have current addresses for everyone. I figure the way young people uses social media that Nate and Andrew would be more likely to receive my and Ray's condolences on the Guest Book. We are so sorry! Matt was too young to leave. I liked reading the messages from students and advisees- sounds like a great connection they had with your husband/dad. We wish you the very best. Blessings, Celia & Ray

To the Ward family, In April 2013, I visited WPI with my teenage son. The campus tour didn't talk much about the Computer Science program, so Ben stopped by the CS building to see if he could meet a professor. Professor Ward graciously agreed to meet with him and spent quite a while describing the program. His obvious care for students was a tremendous factor in Ben's choice of WPI. We're sure you'll hear from students who knew Professor Ward better than Ben did, but we wanted to be sure you knew how far his influence ranged. Our sympathies during this difficult time.

Meradyth we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Very sorry we missed coming to the funeral. I didn't know Matt had died until I saw the Bishop at the Sole today and asked why he was in Worcester. Love and Prayers, Ann and John Klump

Meredyth,

I was so sorry to hear of Matt's passing.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bob

Aloha ka kou, Ward Ohana. Meredyth, although we are currently all in Hawaii, we just wanted to say how deeply saddened we were to hear of Matt's passing. Please know that it was a pleasure being your neighbor on Somerset Street for 13 years, and although years have passed, your family has imprinted itself on our hearts. We wish you peace during this time. Aloha Nate & Andrew. You all were young when we left, but know that you and your families are also in our hearts & prayers. Aloha Pumehana, The Kaupu Ohana

Im so sorry aunt pook, and andy and nate, your family and i am here if any of you need to talk.. I will forever have uncle matt in my heart.. Love you all.

Dear Andrew and family...our condolences and deepest sympathies for your loss. No words can begin to express how saddened we are and how very much we hurt for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need and always. May God speed your healing and please know we love you and we're here for you anytime!
The Sowa Family

With gratitude for all your many contributions to WPI. We will all miss your presence very much.

Meredyth,

I am so sorry to hear about Matt's passing.

I have fond memories of playing chess with him and noodling on a few math problems with him years ago at Classical.

With the deepest sympathy to you and your family,

Doug

I will miss you forever, Matthew Ward, my advisor. You are so nice and peaceful. Will miss your books, walkie talkie, honey, and many others. You lives in the heart of all of us.

Deepest sympathy from all of your friends at Epiphany in Wilbraham.

Dear Andrew and Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Reading his story, I can see that he was a remarkable man, husband,father and friend. May all your wonderful joyous memories of your father Andrew, carry you through. We are thinking about you.
Love, The Preman Family,
Neil, Judy, Zach, Matt and Jillian

I am very sorry for your loss, Meredyth. May you feel the love of God and of many others during this difficult time.

We are so sorry for your loss, Matthew was always cheerful and smiling, we will miss his presence on Walker Road and we hope time will change sadness to fond memories.

Our deepest sympathies and prayers to you all. Jan, Eric, and Ned Brose

May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God bless and Peace be with you all.

I send my deepest sympathy to the Ward family. joyce hokans

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I went to WPI with Matt and remember clearly his big afro (if that is the right term) from that time period. He was down the hall from me freshman year on the third floor of Morgan and in many of my classes over the next four years. There are three things that I remember dearly - things that Matt taught me. That the number 17 was "the most prime of all prime numbers". That the 17th of every month was Yellow Pig Day. And that the END CONSTRUCTION road sign were, in his words, his favorite protest sign. We last connected during our 20th WPI reunion. Matt lives on in all of us. Valiant or otherwise!

Matt was a great teacher, mentor and adviser. He was cheerful and kind at heart. He will live on in our hearts!

Matt had a sincerity and real commitment to our community. We will miss his bright eyes and broad smile. My best thoughts are with the entire Ward Family. Matt was a really great guy who made a difference in all he did.

During our meeting, he once described what his life would be after his retirement. Those words still sound like it was only yesterday. I would rather believe he is now keeping bees, working on wood sculptures and pruning flowers peacefully, despite how much I disbelieve the story of the other side before.

Matt was a wonderful colleague and friend, always a voice of reason and always willing to help. All of us at WPI will miss him greatly.

Matt will be terribly missed. He was as warm and caring a colleague, and as a good a friend, as one could possibly hope for. With our most sincere condolences,

will be out of town but my thought and prayers will be with you
chip

I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and save me a seat in heaven.