With Angels watching over him, David passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in his 76th year. Cherished husband of Henny Ward of Mount Forest for 48 happy years. Loving father of Laurie (David) Van Staveren of RR#3 Clifford, Karen (Rick) Carter of Kitchener, Brian (Jenn) Ward of Moose Jaw, SK, and Christina Ward of Palmerston. Beloved grandfather of Melissa, Nathan and Kyle Van Staveren; and Kayla, Brooklyn and Haley Ward. Survived by his sisters Susan (Murray) Fatt of Listowel and Eleda (Mel) McCaffery of Gravenhurst, along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Mildred Ward. Visitation was held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00pm. The funeral service was held at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Friday, December 9th at 11:00am. Spring interment will be held at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of David are asked to consider The War Amps, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Patient Services, Mount Forest.
