Obituary of Charles Henry Ward

JUNIUS/CLYDE – Charles H. Ward, 67, passed peacefully with his wife and sons by his side, Monday (April 18, 2022) at his home. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours. The celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday (April 23) at Junius Presbyterian Church, 621 Whiskey Hill Road, Waterloo, NY. Rev. Ellen Donnan, pastor of the church, will officiate. Please be advised that some family members have been exposed to COVID. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing efforts will be folllowed at the celebration of life. Therefore, a Zoom link is being offered for those who do not feel comfortable at the church. Zoom link: 8654-2877-9115; Passcode: 751267. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Junius Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 476, Waterloo, New York, 13165 or Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516. Charlie was born October 23, 1954, in Auburn, NY, the son of Paul and Margaret Stebbins Ward. He was a 1972 graduate of Port Byron High School. Charlie was employed 41 years with Hammond & Irving, Inc. in Auburn, NY. He was a member of Junius Presbyterian Church and a previous member of Port Byron United Methodist Church. Charlie was a member of Waterloo Rifle and Pistol Club and also Hilltop Rifle and Pistol Club in Clyde. He is survived by his wife Kristi L. Crance Ward; sons Jason Ward of Liverpool, NY, Jonathan (Nichole) Ward of Ft. Lee, VA, and Joshua Ward of Westernville, NY; stepsons Matthew (Stephanie) Crance of Brewerton, NY and Jeffrey (Alison) Crance of Seneca Falls, NY; grandchildren Grayson, Salem, Tatum, and Adriana Carner-Ward; brothers Paul Ward of Cayuga, NY and Richard (Robert Arca) Ward of Oneonta, NY; sisters Jane Denman of Cayuga, NY and Debra (David) Drawdy of Palatka, FL; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and sister Jean Ward; and special nephew Jimmi Smith. Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com.