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It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mervin Ward of Hawkesbury, Ontario, on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Fernande Dubois McCulloch. Son of the late Lawrence Ward and the late Myrtle Copeland. Father of Joyce (David Downing), Kevin (Hélène Perreault) and Anthony (Julie Constantineau). Grandfather of five grandchildren and great-grandfather of one great-grandson. Also survived by Fernande’s children, Gail (Joffre Lévesque) and Glenn McCulloch; one brother, Bruce (late Donna McKinnon); two sisters, Ruth (late Thomas Fone) and Corinne (Ronald Plouffe) and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by three brothers, Brent, Gordon and Keith; one sister, Ina.
Mervin was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Hawkesbury, Branch 472. He served as its President and was actively involved in organizing its activities.
In order to respect his wishes, everything will be done in private.
A special thank you to the staff of the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital for their dedication and the good care provided to Mervin.
For those who wish, donations to University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, 40 Ruskin Street, Room H2408, Ottawa, ON K1W 4W7 or www.ottawaheart.ca/en, would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lamarre & Son Funeral Home, 453 St. Philippe Street, Alfred, Ontario, (613) 679-2802.
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Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Bon courage à vous tous.
On behalf of your friends at HDC we offer our sincere condolences to you and your loved ones.
Nos plus sincères condoléances Fernande ainsi que toute la famille nos pensés et nos prières vous accompagnent en ce moment difficile Maurice,Monique et la famille.Lacombe
Mes sympathies à la famille
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May he R.I.P.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. He will be missed at the Legion and in the community.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille et les proches.
mes sympathie
Deepest sympathies to the family he was a wonderful man he will be missed…
Kalin Andrews and Val
Our most sincere condolences to Merv’s family for their loss! He will be watching over you all!
Mes plus sinceres condoléances Kevin et la famille
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
I would like offer my condolences To Mervin’s Family
Sincères condoléances Kevin et Hélène. Nos pensées et nos prières vous accompagnent durant ces moments difficile.
On behalf of myself, my wife Shiley and The Hawkesbury Royal Canadian Legion, I want to offer our condolences to Mervin,s wife Fernande, his family and friends, Mervin’s countless hours at the Hawkesbury Legion will be remembered . We will all surely miss him. God Bless, RIP
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Ward’s family and friends. He was a great supporter of the HGH Foundation through the many hours of volunteer work he did with the Hawkesbury Legion. He was kind and generous and will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to the family & friends of Mervin. May he rest in peace. Lorraine & Sylvain.
Mes sincères condoléances aux familles éprouvées.
Our sympathy Kevan , Helene and Family
Mes plus sinceres condoléances Kevin et la famille, bon courage durant cette dure épreuve.
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Bon courage à vous tous.
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toi Kevin, Helene ainsi qu’a toute la famille.
Our sincere condolences to all the family and friends of Merv..our prayers are with all of you
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toi Kévin, ton épouse & la familles, nos prières et pensées vous accompagnent
Nos plus sinceres condoleances a la famille
Deepest sympathies to all of the family
Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille en ces temps difficiles.
My sympathies to all the family and friends.
I will miss you my friend. Your work with the Legion will be remembered.
My Deepest Sympathy To You Kevin And The Family . My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All . May He Rest In Peace .
My condolences to the family,may he rest in peace, will miss you my friend
Mes sympathies à tous la famille
Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We have fond memories of Mervin through the years which will live on in our hearts forever.
Sincères sympathies à sa conjointe et à toute la famille Ward. Nous sommes avec vous dans ces moments difficiles. Nos pensées vous accompagnent.
Mes plus sincères condoléances Fernande ainsi qu’à tous ses enfants et sa famille. Il a été voisin de ma mère chez Victor Bruneau qui appréciait beaucoup sa gentillesse et toujours là pour rendre service. Bon Courage en ces moments difficiles.
Our deepest sympathy to Mervin,s family Mike and Louise Pilon.
Nos sincères condoléances à la famille
Nos sincères condoléances en ces moments difficiles
Sophie et Claude
Our deepest sympathy to Mervin’s family and may your memories of Mervin live on forever.
God Bless
Ian and Christiane
À Mme Fernande, sa famille, à Joyce, Kevin et Anthony et vos familles, nos pensées vous accompagnent en ce moment difficile. Bon courage à vous tous et que les beaux et bons souvenirs vous apportent réconfort.
Mes sinceres sympathies Kevin et Helene et la famille
Our sinceres condolences, to Joyce, Kevin, Tony and family.
Sincères condoléances à Kevin et sa famille.
Monsieur Ward était une bonne personne que j’ai connu en tant que client de Snap-On Tools. (Richard)