Raymond and Mildred Ward

Five days after Feb. 2, the anniversary of the 78th year of marriage, we sadly announce that Raymond Milton Ward (Sept. 23, 1920 – Jan. 23, 2020) and Mildred Elizabeth Ward (April 11, 1921 - Jan. 28, 2020) passed away at The Residence In Mission, and the Christine Memorial Hospice, respectively.

Their long and lovely life together included Dad’s military service in the New Brunswick Rangers, the 1st Canadian Paratroop Battalion (including the Normandy Invasion), the Royal Canadian Air Force, B.C.’s Sherriff Service and Consumer Affairs, and many days hunting, fishing, building boats, visiting family and travelling, and telling wonderful stories. A mother of 5, she was a homemaker and sales manager at several jewellery outlets and Simpson Sears until retirement, and many happy days travelling and enjoying family.

They are survived by their 3 sons and their families, including 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren, 2 brothers, and many nieces and nephews. They were predeceased by their daughter Rhonda at age 11, and eldest son Robert, age 43.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later time when gatherings are possible.

Their companion urn will travel to Sydney, N.S., where they first met.