Southington-Mary Jayne (Philipse) Ward passed away August 13, 2011 at Hartford Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late David R. Ward for 32 years and both were longtime residents of Southington.
She was born on November 26, 1950 in Stamford to the late Anthony and Catherine Philipse. She was a graduate of the University of CT and also earned a Masters Degree in Accounting from the University of Hartford. Mrs. Ward was a Vice President of Finance for the Greater Hartford Association of Realtors in West Hartford for many years.
Survivors include Steven and MaryAnn Ward of Trumbull, Sally and Morgan Kousser of Altadena, CA, Pam and Cary Leerkamp of Sidney Ill, three nephews, three nieces, three great nephews and three great nieces.
Private services will be held at a later time. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,825 Brook St. I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, is in charge of arrangements.
