Richard Albert Ward

After serving in the Royal Canadian Navy on the SS Wentworth during WWII, he graduated from Mechanical Engineering at McGill University in 1947 and married Joyce (MacArthur) from Pictou, NS on May 17, 1947 in Montreal, Quebec. Survived by sons Richard E. of Toronto, Ontario; Charles J.M. of Lethbridge, Alberta ; and daughter B. Joanne (Ward) Bouchard of Halifax, N.S ; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his 1st wife Joyce (MacArthur) and 2nd wife Phyllis (O’Connor); 2 sisters May Ball of Thunderbay, Ontario and Joyce Coldwell of Selkirk, Manitoba. He will be deeply missed and his great zest for life and eternal joie de vivre will always be celebrated by his family and many friends.

Cremation has taken place. A celebratory service will be held with Father John Wright officiating on Friday November 20th at 2pm in Cruikshank's Funeral Home at 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS. After the service the family will be pleased to receive family and friends at a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Parkinsons Society will be greatly appreciated.