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Helen Ward Obituary
Born in Monmouth Junction, she was a resident of Cranbury for 66 years. Mrs. Ward was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Hightstown. She enjoyed dancing, bowling and playing the piano. Mrs. Ward retired from PNC Bank of Cranbury in 1979.
Daughter of the late Michael Joseph and Mary Agnes Brabston, wife of the late Thomas Gilbert Ward; she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gilbert T. and Rose M. Ward of Hightstown; a daughter and son-in-law, M. Patricia Ward and Robert A. Prutzman of West Windsor; three grandchildren, Christine and Philip Lewis, Jason Ward, Patrick Ward; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday from the A.S. Cole Funeral Home, 22 North Main St., Cranbury.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. from St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 251 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Interment will follow in Brainerd Cemetery, Cranbury.
Relatives and friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ward's memory to the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365 or to Cranbury First Aid Squad, 68 Maplewood Ave., Cranbury, NJ 08512.
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Melanie Adams
December 10, 2003
Gil and Rose,
I am sorry for your loss. Each of us feels a loss in a different way. This loss for Gil and you is monumental. A mother. A mother in law. No words can describe the void and nothing can fill it. All you have are memories and footsteps that are too big to fill. It will never be the same. But, treasure the memories, honor them, and rejoice that you have them. Let me know if I can be of any help. Or if I can have Gil come and fix my heat or meet the both of you in Sam's Club!! Best and sincere wishes,
Melanie Adams
Arthur and Gloria-Jean Ryba
December 10, 2003
Dear Skip, Rose and Family:
We were saddened to learn of your mother's passing, Skip. Unfortunately, we have dental appointments Saturday morning or we would certainly be there in person. We pray you find peace and tranquility in knowing she is in the hands of our blessed Lord.
Fondly,
Arthur and Gloria-Jean Ryba
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