WARD, ALICE THERESA ( nee Donovan)
October 10, 1929 – February 3, 2021
Alice Ward passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. Predeceased by her loving husband Donald Ward, she is survived by her beloved children Donald (Patricia), John (Lisa) , Mary (John) and Anne (Mark). She will be greatly missed by her 10 grandchildren whom she adored: Steven, Matthew, David, Jeffrey, Kiana, Emma, Sarah, Mariel, Robert and Tessa as well as by her surviving siblings Jerry and Josephine.
Alice emigrated from Ireland and met and married Don in 1959. She spent many years at home raising her children which she thoroughly enjoyed. She later worked at the TDSB as a school secretary. Alice was an avid reader and loved nothing more than a cup of tea and great conversation. She enjoyed taking night school courses and attending religious retreats. Her faith was always the central tenant of her life. Her joy, always her family. Other than a brief period in the hospital before she passed away, Alice lived in the family home for 57 years.
Following a private family service at Annunciation Catholic Church, she will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill.
A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at a future date for all family and friends who wish to attend.
Those wishing to may make a donation in Alice’s memory may do so to the St Vincent de Paul Society. We would like to thank family and friends for their support and assistance especially during our Mom’s final years. Most of all we would like to thank Alice, our Mom and Grandmother, for her tremendous love and devotion to her family throughout her life. We love you Mom. Rest in peace.
Offer Condolence for the family of WARD, ALICE THERESA ( nee Donovan)
Mary Springowski
Don, John, Mary and Anne,
First of all, that’s a lovely picture of Aunt Alice. Secondly, we all really loved your mum (and your dad) and have been so blessed to call her aunt. She was a wonderful sister to my dad and probably a great part of the reason he grew up to be the person he is. Thank you for sharing your mum with all of us. We are all here for you and look forward to the time we can all get together again.
Love you all,
Mary, Tom and family
Shelley Mancuso
Oh, Mrs. Ward, you have left us with some wonderful memories! Thank you for raising four of the most upstanding & caring children. Your legacy will live on in them and in your grandchildren. God bless you and may you Rest In Peace.
Kalowatie Deonandan and Raj Srinivasan
Dearest Mary (and the entire Ward Family): Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. We hope it gives you peace that she is at peace. Love Kali and Raj
Tara Duncan
Sending my condolences, love and prayers to you, Anne, and the whole family. ❤️
Gabrielle Di Francesco
Dear Anne Marie, Mary, Donald and John and families.
I hold you all in my heart and my thoughts, and join you in spirit, celebrating your mom’s life. She loved you and all her grandchildren dearly. Her faith and her family were so important and I laugh when I think of her with all her sisters once again.
I will always cherish the ways in which you mom supported my family after my mother’s passing. She offered me great support and wisdom during challenging times, letting me know she was there as my mother’s “ representative “ during important occasions.
Your mom was able to stay in her home for so long because of the care that you provided for her. Your efforts to enable her to live her life with dignity are inspiring.
May God bless you all.
Gabrielle