S. DENNIS - James J. Ward, Jr. age 89, of South Dennis, MA and Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21st. He was born April 4, 1930, in Worcester, MA to Mary (Kennedy) Ward and James J. Ward. He served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1952 in Argentia, Newfoundland, and Virginia.
James was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Marguerite (Conlon) Ward, who died February 17, 2008. The family resided in Millbury and West Dennis, MA. James worked for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Upon his retirement in 1985, he moved to South Dennis and also spent time in Florida. He loved sailing, golfing, and long walks along the Bass River.
Mr. Ward is survived by his three children, Virginia “Ginny” Hamilton of Greenwich, CT, Janet Ward Mannix (Husband Dan Mannix), and James Ward III all of Dennisport, MA; his three grandchildren, Maura Paris, Morgan Ward (wife Abigail) and Austin Ward (wife Greer); as well as his seven great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours will take place Wednesday, June 26th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Rt. 134, South Dennis. His Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, June 27th at 9:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara St., South Yarmouth. Burial will follow at 2:30 P.M. in MA National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to: The Dennis Council on Aging Outreach, 1045 Rt. 134, South Dennis, MA 02660. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealames.com
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