Jane Ward

Jane Downing Ward of Richmond, Va., Vero Beach, Fla., and Wellfleet, Mass. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012. A native of Hingham, Mass., she graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1948. An avid gardener, Jane was a former president of the Providence Garden Club of Pa. and the Garden Club of America. She also served as chair of the Philadelphia Flower Show. She had a gift for finding the best in each person she met and making them feel special and appreciated. Jane is lovingly remembered by Charles G. Ward Jr., her husband of 62 years; sister, Gail Hewitt; sons, Chuck, David and Matt; daughters-in-law, Donna, Sharon and Mary; 10 grandchildren and five nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held at her summer home on Cape Cod. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be sent to McKee Botanical Garden, 250 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, Fla. 32962