Timothy P. Ward Sr. of Holland died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home in Ocean City, N.J.
He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Clark Ward.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Tim was the son of Elizabeth McPeak Ward and the late Leonard Ward.
Tim’s roles as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend were fundamental to his life’s purpose. When it came to his children, Dad was ever-present. Among numerous interests and talents, Tim was fond of cooking, golfing, and fishing.
Tim had great pride in his Irish roots and visited Ireland numerous times. He was fond of storytelling, donning an Irish accent, friendly banter and cooking traditional Irish meals.
In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his four loving children, Breanne A., Timothy P. Jr., Ryan T. (Laura) and Shane C. of Holland. He also is survived by his nine siblings, seven brothers-in-law, cherished nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
All who were touched by Tim are invited to share in the celebration of his life from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, and from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954, and to attend his Celebratory Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tim’s name may be made to St. Bede the Venerable, designated to ‘Parish Outreach Ministry.’www.fluehr.com