Ward, Barbara Louise – Age 67 of Aylesford, Kings Co., passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 in Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal. Born in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Ervin and Phyllis (Spinney) Ward.

Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse. She was an active volunteer for many different organizations. She was very active with the Harmony-Nicholsville 4-H club growing up. She enjoyed her time helping with different functions at the Aylesford & District Volunteer Fire Department as President of the Ladies Auxiliary. Barb was an avid berry picker. She had an affection for butterflies. Barb thoroughly enjoyed her trips to Cuba, where she was able to travel with her two sisters. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She will be greatly missed by her cat, Flash (AKA: Flash Kitty, Flasher Dasher).

Barb is survived by daughter, Mikayla (Hilary Duncan) Ross, Saint John, NB; grandchildren, Robbie and Ashley Ross; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Ross; sister, Kathleen (John) Schmeisser, Dartmouth; brother-in-law, Al MacCullough, Dartmouth; niece, Vanessa Clark; nephews, John Schmeisser and Scott MacCullough. Besides her parents, Barb was predeceased by her daughter in infancy, Julie; sister, Carolyn; nephew, Jason MacCullough.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., Middleton toll free: 1-855-825-3448. Pastor Jeff Milne officiating. The family will greet guests as they arrive beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will take place in Aylesford Union Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Aylesford & District Volunteer Fire Hall.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

The online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com