Sheila A. Ward Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Sheila A. Ward

02/08/1940 - 06/15/2019

Obituary For Sheila A. Ward

Sheila Ward 79, of Hanson, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 after a period of failing health. Sheila was born on February 8, 1940 to the late John and Catherine (Anderson) Glennon. Sheila was raised and educated in Brookline graduating from Brookline High School as a member of The Class of 1958. She went on to Boston State College where she would graduate with a bachelor's degree in 1962. Sheila continued her education at Cambridge College, where she would earn her master's degree in Education. After college, Mrs. Ward taught at the Ashfield School in Brockton. She later went on to teach at The Maquan Elementary School in Hanson where she would shape hundreds of young minds for many years. Mrs. Ward's students remember her fondly for her kind heart and infectious spirit. Sheila was a long-time communicant of St. Joseph The Worker Church in Hanson where she served the parish in many capacities. She was a Eucharistic Minister, Sodality Member, Scholarship Committee Member, Couples Club Member and CCD Teacher. Mrs. Ward was also a member of The Massachusetts, Plymouth County, and Hanson Teachers Association's. Mrs. Ward was the beloved Wife of William T. Ward of Hanson. Mother of Colleen McCarthy and her Husband Dennis of Scituate. Grandmother of Patrick W. McCarthy. Also survived by several cousins whom she referred to as sisters, a sister in law, and several nieces and nephews. The Ward Family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Sheila's life in The Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home Rockland MA 02370 on Thursday June 20, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday June 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM in The St. Joseph The Worker Church in Hanson. Burial will follow in The Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson. Donations in Sheila's name may be made to The American Parkinson's Association 72 E Concord St, Boston, MA 02118.

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TBD

Interment

Fern Hill Cemetery High St Hanson, MA 02341 Get Directions »

20 Jun

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Joseph the Worker Church 1 Maquan St Hanson, MA 02341 Get Directions »

20 Jun

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

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05/26/2021

Gerry Walsh

Bill, Jeanne and I send our sincere condolences to you and your daughter on Sheila's passing. May she rest in peace.
05/26/2021

Richard Perella

Bill, Colleen and family, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss at this time and may God grant you peace and strength. I was honored and humbled to know Sheila. I could not have asked for a better teaching partner when we worked together for several years at Maquan. She was one of the most wonderful people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.I know she is at peace now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Richard and Judy Perella
05/26/2021

Billy saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. Know that the entire Moreno family is thinking about you and praying for Sheila your Daughter and you also Billy! May she rest in well-deserved peace, Jeff Moreno and family
05/26/2021

Gail Joyce

Bill,Colleen & family, So sorry to hear of Sheila passing. She was a wonderfuland greatly loved by so many people she touch over her lifetime. She always called me Mrs Joyce and had my daughter Colleen in her 4th grade and she is now 46yrs old and still have warm memories of her being one of her favorite teachers. May her soul rest in peace. Deepest sympathies for your loss.
05/26/2021

The Warren Sica Family

On behalf of the Warren & Sica family, we send our deepest condolences to Bill and Colleen. We enjoyed spending time with Sheila down the Cape over the years and catching up. God Bless all of you!
05/26/2021

Kevin Sheehan

Billy so sorry for your loss. God Bless your wife
05/26/2021

Judith Hewey

Billy, I have such fond memories of teaching with your beloved Sheila--such a wonderful, kind, fun and spirited lady. Dearest Colleen I have fond memories of you in my class. Your Mom was always there for you with her love and care. Now she is with you in spirit. She will be greatly missed but is now at peace I am in Florida but you and your Dad will be in my prayers.
05/26/2021

Rest In Peace. Condolences to your family. God bless you.
05/26/2021

Marion & Andy Ryan

Our thoughts & prayers to the family. Sheila was such a wonderful family friend & will be missed. May she find peace & know her friends who have passed before her are awaiting to greet her with open arms.
05/26/2021

Paul Trahon

On behalf of the men and women of The Brookline Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 950, we send our deepest condolences to the entire Ward family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Paul B Trahon
President
Brookline Fire Fighters
Local 950 IAFF
05/26/2021

Julie St. Sauveur

Billy and Colleen, God has truly gained an angel! We will never forget Sheila's smile and kindness. We are so sorry for your loss....Paul and Julie St. Saucer and Danielle Livingston
05/26/2021

Jimmy Pearson

Your at peace now, may the lord be with you always.
05/26/2021

Susan & Arthur Thevenin

So saddened about the passing of a friend and Maquan colleague, dear Sheila. Always kept informed of her progress even though we reside in Florida. Our sympathy to Bill, Colleen, and family. Extra sunny prayers will be sent to the family.
05/26/2021

Lori Mckenzie Mckenzie

I remember Mrs. Ward from years ago. She was an amazing teacher and an even more amazing person. I do not remember many teachers from Maquan, but she was definitely memorable.
05/26/2021

Walt Sweeney

My sincere condolences to Billy and Colleen on Sheila's passing. She was such a valued friend to so many and such a treasured friend and colleague to Paula. May she Rest In Peace as her legacy lives on in Colleen and the hundreds of children who were her students over the years. Sheila made a difference in the lives of those she touched!