December 29, 1954 – Calgary, AB
June 13, 2013 – Calgary, AB
Kerry passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2013 after a one year battle with pancreatic cancer, with his brothers at his side.
Kerry was born and lived his life in Calgary. As a youth, he was very active in the 18th Boy Scout Troop and it was there that he met his best friend, Jim Tobias. His love of the outdoors led him to a career in surveying, most recently with ATCO Gas. He loved to hike and he also loved cars and enjoyed working on them in his garage – the faster, the better. He was a talented artist and his house is full of incredible pictures which he took and then used his computer and his talent to make them even more beautiful. He was loved for his wonderful birthday cards which he created and sent to family members.
Kerry is survived by his mother, Veronica; his four brothers, John (Karen), Jim (Lynda), Barry (Nicola Osse), and Roland (Frances); his nephews and nieces, Dave Ward (Andrea, Carson, Marley), Amanda Hehr (Jonny, Abbey, Jasper), Raleigh Thomas (Grant), Daniel Ward (Sara Howie and Liam), Amy Ward (Ken and Zayha Mercredi) as well as Irene’s family in Quebec.
He was predeceased by his father, Les Ward and his wife and best friend, Irene Ward. Kerry’s urn with be placed with his wife Irene’s in Montreal, Quebec.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, donations in Kerry’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca.
In living memory of Kerry Ward, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Condolences to you and your family. Chris and Caroline and kids
Our sympathies to the Ward family.
My deepest sympathies to the Ward family.
We send you our prayers to the Ward family in this difficult time. Kerry will be missed by us all.
My sisters rock, my son’s “cool” godfather and my long distance John Denver brother in law 🙂
Hugs, kisses and prayers to your strong family.
Chantal & Andrew, Samuel and William
A gentle man who graced our lives by his quietness and underlying sense of humour. He loved my sister and that made him a good guy. Condolences from your family in Ottawa, Sister-in-law, Donna, Henry (spouse), Katherine and David. Your niece and nephew cared a great deal for you and and would probably text you in heaven if they could. God took you too soon. (submitted a second time)
Our deepest sympathies to the Ward family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Terry and Paige
Deepest Sympathy from Joyce Avramenko.
Victor,Teresa, Terry, Linda, David, Sandra,
Our Sympathy to all of you, you are in our thoughts.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kerry’s friendship and sense of humour will be missed by many in “the Hood” – our neighbourhood.
We also enjoyed his photos and handmade cards.
Our thoughts are with his family.
With sympathy,
Janet and Rick
We are so sorry about Kerry’s death. He will be remembered for the great guy that he was. Brothers are such special people and I know he will be greatly missed. May you find strength in the love of your family and your true friends.
We join with so many others who knew Kerry in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. To the families, may the peace that comes from memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Ward family, on the loss of your son and brother, our thoughts and prayers are with you.