Obituary of Marie R. Ward

Marie Ward, 84, passed away Tuesday at home. Born in Plainfield, she resided in Plainfield and South Bound Brook before moving to South Plainfield four years ago. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, John Francis Ward, in 1990. Mrs. Ward worked for United Trust and Dr. Leonard Thalheimer, both in Plainfield. She retired from Mattel, where she enjoyed serving as an Executive Secretary. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Marys RC Church in Plainfield, where she was a member of the Rosary Society. Her family was her life, running a four generation household and always caring for everyone in need. She is survived by her sister, Kathy Ackerman of South Plainfield and her 3 daughters, Maureen Feldman of South Plainfield, Susanne Fitzgerald of High Bridge and Janet Moyers of South Plainfield, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 9:15 a.m. the Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 West Eighth Street, Plainfield (908)-756-0017, followed by a funeral Mass at St. Marys R.C. Church in Plainfield and interment at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in South Plainfield. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.