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Matthew Ward Obituary
Matthew D. Ward, 35, of Emmaus, formerly of Catasauqua, died Thursday, April 19, 2007, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was the fiance of Kimberly Quier, with whom he lived for the past 16 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Mildred Ellen (Lazarus) Ward. Matty was a member of the 1989 graduating class of Catasauqua High School and the Emmaus Mens Basketball League. He worked in construction with Lamar Advertising, Allentown. Survivors: Fiancee; mother; twins, son Brendon and daughter Brenna, and daughter Belinda, all at home; sister, Susan, wife of Thomas Ritter of Perkasie; brother, Christopher, husband of Suzette Ward of Lower Macungie Township; father, Curtis D. Ward of Bath; nieces, nephews; all of his extended family who loved him. Services: Memorial, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the family, c/o the funeral home, PA 18032.
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Jim and Audrey Seislove
May 13, 2007
Kim, We just heard of your tragic loss this morning when my husband went to breakfast. we recently lost our son and know the pain you are feeling. May God take you and your faimily into his loving arms and give you peace. We will keep you in our prayers.
Tammy Kurtz (Jodry)
April 25, 2007
On behalf of the Jodry Family, we would like to express our sincere sympathy to Matt’s entire family. We were long-time neighbors living in the back alley of his Catasauqua home. We all have very fond childhood memories of Matty growing up with him. He was always loads of fun and it made our block wide hide and seek games very memorable. He would always lend a hand if needed and was very respectful of my parents and the others in our neighborhood. We will always remember the huge snowball fight we had during one of our big snow storms years back when life was simple and we had no cares in the world. Please know that Matty will forever be in the heart of the ones he has touched over the years. He was such a friendly, outgoing and fun person to be with and those are the memories that everyone will hold dear. Take comfort in knowing that where he is today there is no pain or suffering but a place where he can rest and watch over all of his loved one that will miss him dearly. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Bonnie Kline (Boger)
April 24, 2007
To the Family,
My deepest sympathy goes to you. I'm so so sorry to hear about Matt. I used to work with him many years ago at Levine's. We had some great times together. He will be missed dearly. My prayers are with you.
Jenny Stettler
April 23, 2007
Kim and family,
Kim, I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I'll always remember the fun times we had together. My deepest symthany to you, Kim. You are in my prayers.
Love, Jenny Stettler
Julius Racz
April 22, 2007
Kim & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will treasure all the time I got to spend working with Matt, we had some great times. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.
God Bless You,
Julius Racz and Dana Puzio
Linette & Bruce Doll
April 22, 2007
Millie
I was saddened to read of Matt's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May fond memories and strength come from God, family and friends to help you through this most difficult time.
JOANN AND DAN FLEXER
April 21, 2007
DEAR KIM AND FAMILY, I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR OF YOUR TERRIBLE LOSS TODAY AND WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL . IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN PLEASE LET US KNOW.
Cindi Klase
April 21, 2007
Dear Kim and family, I pray the Lord will give you the comfort you will seek, the strength you will need and the courage in the days to come.Kim, please know you and yours are in many prayers. He is with the Lord and no longer in any pain, and I know the Lord draws back the curtain so our loved ones can check in on us.
With alot of Love,
Tim Kyra
April 21, 2007
There are no words to express how deeply saddened we are for the loss of Matt. We pray that god will somehow give you the strength to go on. I have such great memories of times together growing up. I will continue to hold them close within my heart.
Our sincerest condolences,
Tim (Timmy) and Patti Kyra
David & Michelle Quier
April 21, 2007
Dear Kim and family,
David & I are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Matt.
We are sure our neices & nephew will miss their father very much.
If there is anything we can do to help with the days ahead please let us know.
We had a lot of really great times together. He was alot of fun.
Love,
David & Michelle
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