PEMBROKE – John C. Ward Sr., 90, passed away Feb. 23, 2008, surround-ed by his loving family at a Ban-gor health care facility. He was born June 2, 1917, in Pembroke, to Arthur and Mary (Clark) Ward. John served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in his early 20s. He served his country in World War II in the United States and in the European Theater under George S. Patten. He was honorably discharged November 1945. John was a lifetime member of the American Legion, he was past noble grand in the Odd Fellows, he held many offices in the Grange, was a member of the VFW and Pembroke Historical Society. John enjoyed time with his family, gardening and his daily crossword puzzles. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Alice. Also surviving are his four children; his son, John C. Ward Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Pembroke; his daughters, Mary Alice Jago of Arizona, Frances Davis of Bangor and Paula Wilson of Bangor; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two cousins, Bernice Pierce and Elmore Clark; and a sister-in-law, Ida McEacharn. Friends may call starting at noon Tuesday at Pembroke First Baptist Church, Liberty Hill Road, Pembroke, where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. with Pastor Gary Kinney officiating. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
JOHN C. WARD SR.
