Robert went to school in Springfield, Vt. Graduated from Springfield High School in 1954, then went on to school for two years in Scranton, Pa. On June 20, 1959 he married Judith Anderson and became a resident of Chatham, Mass. On April 1, 2000, Robert married Sandi Eldredge in Chatham. Robert was a retired sergeant of the Chatham Police force for over 15 years as well as several other vocations such as carpentry and landscaping.
He was a man of many talents… Solider in Massachusetts National Guard for 4 years. Chatham volunteer firefighter for over 15 years. He worked with several others including Ron McVicker and Ed Harding to bring youth hockey to Chatham. Several businesses in landscaping, home carpentry, boat rental, and a sports store in Chatham. He was a Mason. All of these endeavors reflect a life of service to his family, friends, and community.
Survivors include his 1st wife Judith; and his 3 sons, Jeffrey Ward of Concord, Charles Ward of Chatham, MA, and Richard Ward of Braintree, MA; 3 grandchildren Morgan, Schuyler, and Spencer; his 2nd wife Sandi Eldredge and 2 step children Michael Eldredge and Cathy Spooner; 4 step grandchildren Cameron, Emily, Logan, and Lilly ; 6 sisters Virgina Blake, Elizabeth Koledo, Marilyn Lewis, Prisilla Collin, Sylva Dubanedich and Patricia LaRoche; 2 brothers Richard Ward of Sun City, Ariz., and James Ward of Winooski, Vt.; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 Sisters Virgina, Elizabeth, Marilyn, and Priscilla.
A time of gathering will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Nickerson Funeral Home in Chatham, Mass. Online condolences can be left on Robert Ward memorial tribute at www.nickersonfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Bob’s name to the Chatham Police Association, 249 George Ryder Road, Chatham MA. 02633 or American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 / 1-800-DIABETES(800-342-2383)
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