WARD, GARRY “ROBERT”- Robert passed peacefully in his 63rd year at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton. He will be deeply missed by his father Garry Ward, sisters Suzanne Reilly and Tracy Moore, stepbrother Darren Skomorowsky, brother-in-law Bill Thom and aunt Deborah Bartlett. Beloved uncle to Alecia Thom, Jody Powell and Rob (Kelsey) Reilly as well as great niece Madison Reilly and nephew Benjamin Reilly. Predeceased by his mother Joy Ward (Née Bartlett), sister Deborah Thom, brother-in–law David Moore and Karen Skomorowsky. He leaves many loving cousins and cherished friends. Robert worked for the Upper Lakes Shipping Company for many years as a deckhand and advanced to the position of wheelsman during his time with ULS.

If desired, donations in Robert’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Salvation Army.

The family would like to thank Juravinski Hospital staff along with the amazing team and Robert’s friends at the Hamilton YMCA. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family burial in Goderich, Ontario at a later date. Online condolences can be made at Bocchinfusofh.com