Robert J. \u201cBob\u201d Ward \u2013 97 \u2013 of Canandaigua, NY, formerly of Hornell, died Monday morning (November 8, 2021) at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, following a brief illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Hornell on October 1, 1924, he was the son of James & Margaret (Callahan) Ward.<\/p>\n
Bob grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1942).\u00a0 Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy serving his country as a Radio Operator on a Liberty Ship during WWII.<\/p>\n
Following his honorable discharge from the US Navy, Bob returned to the Hornell area and began a career working in the bookkeeping department of the former Erie Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railroad and Conrail.\u00a0 While working for the railroads, he resided in several locations including Hornell, Cleveland, OH and Philadelphia, PA.\u00a0 He retired in 1997 and has resided in Canandaigua since 2009.<\/p>\n
While living in Hornell, Bob served as an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church and was a life member of the Hornell American Legion.\u00a0 Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed playing golf, hunting and spending time at his hunting camp in Hartsville, NY.\u00a0 In recent years Bob enjoyed woodworking and making beautiful furniture.<\/p>\n
He was married in 1949 to the former Jeanne Geary who died in 2000.\u00a0 He was also preceded in death by his son, James J. Ward who died in 1957; along with 5 sisters and his dear friend, Dorothy Reitnauer.<\/p>\n
Surviving are 2 daughters, Bonnie (David Blanding) Salter of Canandaigua and Roberta \u201cBobbi\u201d Ward of Hornell; 4 grandchildren, Marianne Dineen, Melissa McCarthy, Kyle Wengren and Erik Wengren; 3 great-granddaughters, Lavery dineen, Addison McCarthy and Robin Boyd; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
At Bob\u2019s request there were no calling hours.\u00a0 Private services were held at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.\u00a0 Burial was in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.<\/p>\n
Bob\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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