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Bruce Ward Obituary

Bruce H. Ward

Westover - Bruce H. Ward 73, formerly from Westover, died unexpectedly on November 27, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Marian Ward.

He is survived by his son, George Ward and Marcedes, his granddaughter, Emeriella, his sister Linda (Bud, his hunting and golfing buddy) Vaughan, his brother Donald (Gloria) Ward, his nephew, Joseph (Jamie) Vaughan, his nieces, Michelle Vaughan and Jason, Heather Vaughan and Chris, several other nieces and nephews, his stepdaughter Susanne Daniels, his loving significant other, Joan Harrington and his best friend, Jack. Also surviving is his estranged wife, Linda and her friend, Tom.

Bruce was an Army Vietnam Veteran and a retired employee of Universal Instruments.

The family will receive friends to honor Bruce's life and memory on Sunday, January 26th from 1-4pm at the American Legion Post #1645, 177 Robinson St., Binghamton.

Kindly share your reflections of Bruce on his guestbook at Chopyak-Scheider.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jan. 13 to Jan. 19, 2020.

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February 4, 2020

Miss you

Melody Wells Petras

January 21, 2020

So sorry for your loss Linda and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow. I will always remember Bruce, his humor and quick wit always made me laugh . Fly high my friend, fly high

Nancy DuMond

January 20, 2020

So sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace.

Ric Sharpe

January 17, 2020

Always miss you.... You were definitely one of a kind.....Made me laugh everyday at Universal.... And Innovation.... And the bars..... Ric Sharpe

marjory caro

January 17, 2020

R.I.P. Bruce
Marjory Caro

Joan Harrington

January 17, 2020

Rest In Peace my Love. I was alone and sad when I met you. You made me laugh every day. Two years was the short time God let me have you. Now you too are gone. I will never forget you and how good you were to me. Joan

Mike & Lorrie Maggio

January 14, 2020

So sorry for your loss Linda and Bud. Bruce was a good man.

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