Obituary of Mary Wards

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Wards, long-time resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Dawson Creek, BC, at the age of 82 years. At Mary's request no formal service will be held. For friends so wishing, donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, National Processing Centre, P.O. Box 8200, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4W5 Mary Ellen Wards (nee Carr) Mom was born in Powell River, BC to Michael and Bernice Carr. She was the second eldest of four children. She spent a large part of her childhood on Cortez Island and then they moved to Wildwood in Powell River. She married Richard Wards in 1954 and their first child was born in 1955 followed by nine more. In the mid seventies, Mary & Richard moved to Clinton, BC. After a few years, they moved to the Peace country and all of their children eventually followed suit. Mary worked in the service industry for many years, but her favorite job was working at Subway in Dawson Creek. She made lifelong friends and even ended up taking a cruise to Alaska with some of her Subway co-workers. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always active and playing with the kids and grandkids. She enjoyed badminton and loved to watch televised sports. You always knew what was happening in the world of curling, tennis, golf and baseball if you spent any time at her house. Mary was a devoted watcher of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and almost always knew the answers before the contestants even answered. She loved to go for a drive and chat, and she was the central hub of information for the family. If anyone knew what was happening, it would be Mary. In 2014, Mary moved out of her house in Dawson Creek and into Tremblay House in Pouce Coupe, where she enjoyed a lot of company and made new friends with the other residents, especially Joyce. She enjoyed her kids and grandkids taking her to town and driving around, enjoying the Peace Country. Mom passed away March 18 2021 in Dawson Creek with family by her side. She is predeceased by her parents, her parents in law, her husband Richard, two children Sandra and Dennis, and her older sister Patricia. Mom is survived by her siblings Louise Blomley and Fred Carr, her children Michael Wards (Flor), Patricia Sears, Carolyn Merrick (Red), Christina Wards (Devon Bacon), Tony Wards (Leitha), Wendy Riedl (Brad), Lorene LaPointe (Steve Habetler), Angela Wipf and Candace Hollingshead (James). Grandchildren Julie Reeme, Todd Auger (Jessica), Hannah McCleary (Ken), Trevor Auger (Randi), Sarah Merrick (Chris), Richard Merrick, Stephen Wards (Jen), Christopher Wards (Pichaya), Richelle Meservy (Justin), Cassandra Merkle (Ben), Paige Wards (Jordan), Trevon Bacon, Gabe Hollingshead, Angel Hollingshead, David Tates (Ashley), Anita Rondeau, and twelve great grandchildren. At Moms request, no service was held. If so desired, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Salvation Army. The family thanks Reynars for their kind and caring compassion and professionalism during this difficult time. Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium