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Albert Ward Obituary
Albion: Albert G. Ward, Sr., age 87, passed away April 22, 2025, at Unity Hospital surrounded by his loving family at his side. He was born on December 20, 1937, in Rensselaer, NY to the late George and Lena (Merriweather) Ward.
Albert worked various jobs during his life, from being a farmer in his teens to more recently for the NYS Canal Corp and NYS DOT working on the bridges along the canal and NYS Thruway. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and his weekly Euchre games at the Medina Senior Center.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife Gail in 2021, and son Albert Ward Jr. in 1982
Albert is survived by his children, Pamela (Richard) Woodcook, Roxanne Brooks, Daniel (Karen) Ward, Lora Hayes, Paul (Tammy) Ward, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Albert’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 on Friday, April 25th from 2:00-4:00pm where his memorial service will follow at 4:00pm. Private interment will be held in Mt. Albion Cemetery.
To share a special memory of Albert, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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