Janet L. (Smith) Ward – 82, of Windham, NH and formerly of North Reading, and Charlestown, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Winchester Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Ward.
Born in Boston, MA on December 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Irving L. and Louise M. (Chaiampa) Smith. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Jan has been a resident Windham for the past ten years and a former resident of North Reading for 47 years.
Jan work at her family owned Sully’s Donut Shop in North Reading for many years and was a homemaker. Jan Ward was tough to get to know, but once you did, she was a friend for life. She told you how she felt, no matter the outcome. She was loving, caring, genuine, very funny and tough as they come. She was a most loving mother.
She loved plants, gardens, her Christmas Cactus and her coffee. Jan was a great cook, she loved her time on the computer with all Astro Garden friends. Jan was a camper at Hidden Valley Campground for over 30 years.
Jan loved her Yorkshire Terrier Faith for 12 years. She loved to read books, watch movies and most of all she loved her four sons.
Family members include her loving four sons, Richard J. Ward of North Reading, Carl S. Ward of CA, Russell B. Ward of Windham, NH and Michael Ward of North Reading; grandchildren, Jessica, Kyle, Richard, Alicia, Rachel, Nick, Page, Shauna and Stephanie Ward and several great grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, October 21 at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20 from 2 to 5 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Sorry to hear rip jan
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS she was a great person RIP
Ricky and extended family… Very sorry for your loss. A mothers love is irreplaceable.
Sorry for the loss of your mom, May she rest in peace.
My condolences to the Ward family. Jan was a very tough lady to get to know, but as the years went by, I got to know her pretty well. May she Rest In Peace with her husband, Dick.
Heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
May God Rest Your Soul Jan. I have known you for many yrs. Pease be with all
I am so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. I loved her like she was my own mom.
She was a great lady. She is going to be missed by many people.RIP Mrs.Ward.
Jan was a camper friend for many years, Rest In Eternal Peace .
So sorry for your loss Great Woman
Prayers for the Ward Family-Loss of a Mother is like no other!
So sorry for your loss…
My condolences to the Ward family. Jan was a sweetheart.
Russell, so sorry for your loss..
So sorry for your lost. She was a great lady and a good friend. RIP Jan love you.
I love you Jan
Marsha Pierce
Ricky., Russ, Carl and Michael. So sorry to hear the sad news of your mom! She was such a sweetheart!!!! I can picture her now with a smile on her face!!!! So many happy memories growing up together. May the warm and happy memories of your mom bring you comfort in your times of sorrow. And know that she is at peace, no more pain, and with your Dad. Love and prayers Kathi & Peter Bakas
So Very Sorry To The Ward Family For Your Loss God Bless You All At This Difficult Time ❤