Ms Ronda Marie Ward

Ronda Ward passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on March 23, 2015, with her family and friends by her side at Bridgepoint Health. The passionate educator taught Latin American Studies and Women's history in Latin America at different campuses of the University of Toronto and at the Ontario College of Art. She was pre-deceased by her mother and father, Merle (née Morris), Ben Ward. She leaves behind her brother and sister in law, John & Debbie and niece Siobhan Ward. She also leaves behind her Uncle Cyril Morris and Aunt Maureen Morris. Ronda leaves also scores of cousins and friends, heartbroken knowing they must say goodbye to a lifelong friend. A very special thank you to Giovanna Andreana and Niole Vytas whose care, love and compassion made all the difference. A thank you with gratitude to Dot Tuer. Friends and family will be received on Friday, March 27 from 4-9 p.m.at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne St. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Basil’s Church, 50 Joseph St., Toronto, on Saturday March 28th at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities http://www.catholiccharitiestor.org/ or The Sara Elizabeth Centre http://blueveil.org/.