Ward, Larry (Age 72, Grey Township)
Published on 21/5/2019
Larry John WARD of Grey Township, on Sunday, May 19, 2019, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband to the late Barbara (2006) for 39 years. Loving Dad to Anthony and Tricia Ward and Sheri and Ivan Labbe. Proud Grandpa to Ashton Ward and Mitch Ortman, Brooklyn and Lucas Ward, Mackenzie and Shelby Machan. Great Grandfather to Jaxx Ortman. Brother to Gerald and Ann Ward, Kathy and Rick Nieman, Connie and Marvin Gibbings. Brother-in-law to Sandy and Gail Vallance, Bill and Laurel Vallance, Wendy Walsh and Jim Morrison, Ray Walsh, Stewart Vallance, Darwin Vallance, Darlene and Mike Roeder, Donna and Gary Hopper, Kim and Ann Vallance, and Judy and Mike Harris. Missed by furry friend Scruffy. Predeceased by parents Lawson and Muriel and in-laws Alexander and Audrey Vallance. Brother Keith and Deanna, Brian, and sister-in-law Heather Cooper.
Larry was a member of the Percheron Horse Association and was involved with horses his entire life. He loved to farm at Barbarry Acres and spend time with his family. Larry was a former volunteer fireman and heavily involved in his community, he enjoyed the Ethel Christmas hayride and many weddings with his team of horses, he didn’t stray very far from 6th of Grey Township.
Friends and family will be received at Ethel Community Centre for a casual visitation on Thursday, May 23rd from 2 until 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at the Ethel Community Centre on Friday, May 24th at 1 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, Brussels.
In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy donations to the Listowel Memorial Hospital or the Grey Firemen’s Association. Cards of sympathy and memorial donations may be sent to Box 340, Brussels.
