Harper Ward
1922- 2013
Middle River, N.B. - Harper Ward, of Middle River, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side, on Friday (January 25, 2013) at the age of 90.
Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Duncan and Evelyn (Jeffers) Ward.
He was retired from the Consolidated Bathurst Paper Mill and Superior Middle School as custodian.
He is survived by his wife, Mary (Jones) Ward of Bathurst.
Five daughters: Marjorie Aubé (Elzear), Joyce Aubé (Lorenzo), Shirley Aube (Levis), Linda Ward all of Middle River and Gloria Jones (Sonny) of Big River.
Three sons: Art (Gail), Gary (Adrienne Huard) and Duncan (Patsy Murphy) all of Middle River.
16 Grandchildren, Debbie Doucet,Suzanne Doucet,Margaret Aube, Stephen Aube,Terry Aube, Nathalie Branch, Bryan Aube, Shanna Jones Gray, Jennifer Jones, Aaron Ward, Britney Ward, Chris Garrett, James Ward ,Natasha Roy,Courtney Ward,Travis Ward and 10 great-grandchildren Jason Doucet, Jenna Doucet,Jordon Doucet, Matthew Aube ,Corey Branch,Alyssa Branch,Dallas Branch,Braydon Jones,Landon Jones Gray
One brother: David Ward (Elizabeth) of Bathurst. One sister: Grace Blackmore (Gary) of Bathurst. Several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by two infant children: David, Marjorie, one sister, Violet Sargeant and one brother, Gordon Ward.
The body rested Tuesday January 29 at Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst from 1 - to time of Funeral. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday (January 29, 2013) at 4 p.m. from the First United Church, St. Patrick St., Bathurst.
Pall Bearers :
Art Ward
Gary Ward
Duncan Ward
David Ward
Sonny Jones
Terry Aube
Honorary Pall Bearers:
Aaron Ward
Travis Ward
Earl Ward
Stephen Aube
Matthew Aube
Corey Branch
Chris Garrett
Lionel Boudreau
Gary Blackmore
Douglas Legacy
Eulogy:
Shanna Jones Gray
Donations in memory of Harper may be made to Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donors choice