Mrs. Mary Ward passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the age of 94 years.

Mom was a very kind person, not just to us, but to her chickens, milk cows and especially her garden.  She was very proud of her family, in-laws included.  She looked forward to a fourth generation coming.

There was always an array of people in her house, sometimes they stayed years or days, depending on their need.  There was always plenty of food on the table in case a neighbour dropped by at mealtime.  She made the best Banana Cream Pies.

She immigrated to Canada at the age of six, came by ship with just her mother, took trains to get to North Battleford.  Life was hard for all in those years.

Mom loved laughter, she loved to tease and joke, but don’t put her in the center of attention.

She loved her life as a farmer’s wife, sooner being outside than inside.  Her door was always open with the smell of home cooking.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna Nash and her family: daughter, Tracie (Brad) Davies – children: Rebecca (Rian) Caffet, Wade Davies; son, Ryan Nash – children: Emma & Grace Nash; son, Wesley (Teal) Nash – children: Lincoln, Everhett & Kolt Nash; son, Raymond (Val) Ward and their family: daughter, Laurie (Sean) Tuffs – children: Josh (Taylor) Tuffs, Connor (Sara) Tuffs, daughter, Kandice (Trent) Pylypow – children: Boston, Braun & Brock Pylypow, son, Aaron (Amber) Ward – children: Mason & Jett Ward, daughter, Hali (Clayton) Drewlo – children: Emerson, Nikson & Cohen Drewlo.

She is predeceased by her parents: Magdalina & Paul Lysycia; brother, Ujean Lysycia; husband, David Ward; daughter-in-law, Claudette Ward; son-in-law, Ted Nash; mother & father-in-law: Ted & Pearl Ward; brothers-in-law: Orest & Bob Ward; sister-in-law, Pauline Cadrain; special cousin, George Mysel.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. held at the Glaslyn Community Hall.  Interment will follow at the Marlin Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to the Edam Enriched Manor or the Lady Minto Health Care Centre.

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Elle Dell Funeral Director.

• Date : 2023-04-25
• Location : Edam, SK