With sad hearts our family announces the passing of our dear mother, Lucille Ward. At 96 years of age, Mom went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov 30, 2013 at Kiwanis Lodge in Nanaimo, B.C, where she resided for the last several years. Born in Greenwood, Nova Scotia to Frank and Annie Pierce, she was one of five children and enjoyed a wonderful childhood. In 1937, Lucille married Guilford Ward of Tremont, where they farmed together for forty-five years and raised nine children. Our parents were highly respected throughout the Annapolis Valley and beyond. In 1985, Guilford passed away, so Lucille moved to Parksville, BC two years later, to be closer to her children. She developed many dear friendships while in Parksville, and later in Nanaimo. She enjoyed numerous trips abroad, including Hawaii, Germany, the Caribbean, Arizona and the Holy Land. She is predeceased by her husband, Guilford, two infant children and son Brian, who passed away in Dec 2006. She leaves behind and will be greatly missed by sons, Leroy (Barbara) Ward , Coombs, BC; Warren (Barbara) Ward, Coombs, BC; Daughter -in -Law Carolyn Ward, Qualicum Beach, BC. Daughters: Charlene (Emerson) Lutz, Brampton, Ontario; Barbara (Lowell) Jett, Downers Grove, Illinois; Brenda (John) Hingston, Nanaimo, BC; Ella Mae (Olaf) Westphal, Kitimat, BC; Marilyn (David) McGrath, Black Creek BC and Sherry (Paul) Austin, Delta, BC. She also leaves behind 26 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren who loved her dearly. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Nazarene in Tremont, NS on Dec. 13th at 1:00PM with interment to follow at Tremont cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com