Obituary of Nellie Suttis Ward

Our beloved mother and grandmother Nellie Suttis (Jordan) Ward of Saint John, wife of the late Leon A. Ward, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Port Hilford, N.S. on March 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George and Ada Jordan. Nellie is survived by one daughter, Bonnie (Ivon); two sons, Robert (Kate) Ward of Penticton, B.C. and Richard (Deborah) Ward of Bridgetown, N.S.; seven grandchildren, Jason, Matthew, Ryan, Alexis, Kaitlyn, Suzanne, and Timothy, as well as nine great-grandchildren. She graduated from the Moncton Hospital of Nursing in 1947, was very active in the United Church and was made a lifetime member of the U.C.W. In 1990, Nellie and Leon moved to Saint John to be closer to their daughter and family while enjoying their retirement years. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, N.B. (634-7424). A graveside service of remembrance will be held at Memorial Gardens, Moncton, N.B. at a later date. Donations in Nellie’s memory may be made to Bobby’s Hospice. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.