Ward, Roger Barry Sr., 73, of Coral Springs, passed away November 22, 2013. Roger was born August 1, 1940 in Woodstock, Connecticut to the late John Joseph and Margaret Frances (Maher) Ward. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam Conflict and after 20 years of loyal service retired as a Major. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 49 years, Meral Gokturk Ward, daughter, Margaret (Mitch) Welin, son, Roger Barry (Patricia) Ward Jr., stepdaughter, Diana (Rusty) Pardue, stepson, Deniz Russell, grandchildren, Jon Welin, Jamie Welin, Nicole Ward, Lauren (Daniel) Clutter, Jason Smith, Brandon Russell and John Russell. His sisters, Patricia (Raymond) Knight and Jackie Lorino also survive him. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 11:15am at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Roger's memory to a Veterans Organization of your choice.