Noreen Ann Ward

She was the daughter of Eva and Dennis DeNisi. Beloved mother to Lynn Koffel and her husband William of Scituate MA , David Ward and his wife Jennifer of Scituate MA and Kim Wallace and her husband John of Winchester MA. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Lauren, Ella, Charlie, Benjamin, Henry and Kayla. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Noreen was predeceased by her biological parents Michael and Sarah Colangelo, her sister Lois Killilea and her brother Michael Colangelo.

Before Noreen fell ill, she was a hair stylist at Nando's of Rome, a CCD teacher and a volunteer for local political campaigns and the Dove Center. Noreen loved cooking, crafting, dancing, and singing but most of all she cherished her time with her mother, husband, children and grandchildren.

She was diagnosed with MS at age 30, but her strong faith carried her through a 41-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Noreen had a special connection with God and many of her friends and family members would seek her spiritual guidance and prayer in times of need. She loved her prayer groups and boating with her husband and friends from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. She also loved to entertain and even used to invite her care team for homemade spaghetti dinners in between her frequent hospital stays.

She was incredibly loving and positive and had a wonderful sense of humor despite her many obstacles. When she fell ill, she had one wish-to remain in her home with her loved ones. With her husband's amazing love and devotion and ability to oversee her care, her wish was fulfilled. Her medical team; Dr. Brent Spears and Avril Jackson Black, NP, along with caregivers Eddie, Dawn, Debbie, and Rose and the loving team at Beacon Hospice became an extension of our family. Together, we were successful in fulfilling Noreen's wishes and she was able to remain home surrounded by love until she passed peacefully in her sleep on her journey to heaven.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday May 28 2019 from 9am-11:30 am at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate. A funeral home Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Beacon Hospice by visiting the webpage https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/volunteers-and-donations.