Neil Ward
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Neil Ward |
Official ObituaryWard, William “Neil”The family of Neil Ward is heartbroken to let you know that we’ve lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather in his 75th year, at the Woodingford Lodge-Woodstock, ON, on August 22, 2024. Neil was born September 24, 1949, in Brantford, ON, the cherished only child of Ralph and Lois Ward and raised on their family farm on Curries Road. He is survived by his devoted wife Joanne, whom he always referred to as “his bride”. His loving children Matthew (wife Heather) and Jennifer; and her children Nevan and Leila; stepchildren Lisa and Derek (wife Janet) and their children Charlotte and Isabella. His Aunts Nancy and Dianne, Uncle Lionel (Jean), cousins, their spouses, and children. Sister-in-law Beverley, brother-in-law the late Michael (wife Marlene) and the many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family who all thought the world of him. Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Lois Ward and Granny Agnes. Neil was a lover of airplanes, trucks, motorcycles. He formed a very successful Trucking company, J&N Transport Inc., and was referred to by his drivers as the "best boss ever". A skilled craftsman in the garage, he was a gifted musician and singer (often joined by Joanne and his parents). He had a passionate curiosity about the world, and was a voracious reader. Everyone wanted to be his partner for trivial pursuit. A proud Canadian who made a point to visit all the provinces and territories on bike trips with Joanne. He was an endurance/adventure biker internationally keeping a bike in Germany and managed a bike trip in Nepal in conjunction with a humanitarian trip with Habitat for Humanity. We would like to welcome you to celebrate Neil's life at the Arn-Lockie Funeral Home, 45 Main Street West, Norwich, ON 519-863-3020, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:45 AM. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home at 12:00 PM. Cremation to follow. Please feel free to arrive on your bikes, in your gear or whatever feels like "Neil" to you. The family is so thankful and appreciative for the wonderful help from the Alzheimer’s Society and the VON-Oxford County. Their sensitive and compassionate direction on this 10-year dementia journey has been second to none. We are eternally grateful for the warm and loving care provided by the staff in Lakewood Unit, Woodingford Lodge-Woodstock, ON, to Neil during his stay there, those that cared for Neil, are truly angels on earth! Donations in Neil’s memory, may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the VON-Oxford. |
Neil became a MTF Gold Member in December 2012. Click here for the announcement.
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