Melba Ward

Melba Ward

Melba Ward Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A.W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax on Feb. 23, 2026.
Melba Ward, long time resident of St. Albans area passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 92. She was preceded by her husband of many years Roger Ward, who had passed away at the age of 91 during the time of covid on May 20, 2020. Both were loving parents to their sons, Steven Ward and his partner Therese Fish of Springhill, Florida and Brian Ward and his wife Susan of Highgate Springs Vermont. Both lived a life full of love, hardworking, and devoted to their family. Both had requested that there would be no services and that they would be set to rest together. This spring they will be set to rest at their grave site at Underhill cemetery.

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