7th January 1947 – 22nd November 2022
With heavy hearts, the Ward family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Norman Ward. His sharp wit, sense of humour, warm heart and generous spirit will be deeply missed.
Beloved husband of Barbara, father to Stephen and Karen, grandfather to Mason, Sophie and Emily. Father-in-law to Kreig and Natalie.
Thank you for the fifty-three years we spent together. The love, laughter, life’s experiences and the adventures we shared. I will miss you forever my love.
Barbara
Dear Dad, we will always remember your calm manner, accepting nature and unique sense of humour. Thank you for your wise advice, bad jokes and your ice creams. Goodbye, Dad and Grandad. You will live on in our hearts and we will cherish the memories.
Love Stephen, Natalie, Sophie and Emily
Grandad, don’t worry, I will carry on our Nordenfine tradition.
Love Mason
Dear Dad, you are my hero, my rockstar, my legend. You were there to hold me when I took my first breath, I was there to hold you when you took your last. You are gone from this world, but you are my shining star.
Love, your baby girl xx
Funeral Notice
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Family and friends are invited to attend a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Norman John Ward to be held at Tuckers Chapel, cnr Torquay & Pioneer Roads, Grovedale on THURSDAY (1ST December) at 10.00am prior to a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Norman may be made to Parkinsons Australia. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel.
Tributes
Bye Uncle Norman, even thousands of miles away you will be missed. I will remember your kindness, good humour, and the way you could always make someone feel better xxx
To my little brother, you will always be in my heart. Hope your with mum, dad and the rest of the gang.
“Stop licking mothers ear you bugger”. xxBarbara
Well what can I say about my Uncle Norm. Such a legend in my book. We spent many days messing around when I was growing up. I remember him feeding his dad special lettuce in a bun. (Grass).
Making a hoist out of grandmas dining chair some rope and a hall banister on boxing day.
When we visited him and the family in Australia he took us spider hunting, we also found a red bellied snake, which he wound up with a stick, he then went on to tell us its poisonous. He also took us out to see kangaroos in the golf course, then into town to get a tattoo, We also had plenty of Ice cream. We will never forget him.Mandi and family xx
I can’t express in words what an impact Mr W had on my life!
I travelled to Oz, met Stephen on route and in turn met a family who i will always think of as my Oz family. I will always be eternally grateful for their love and support.
I will never forget you Mr W, your mischievous ways and practical jokes, your wisdom and counsel. I feel honoured to have met you, rest now and one day i hope we will meet and laugh again
All my love
MarkWhat an amazing life. And we got to share in it. Even if only for a moment.
Norm made people feel better. That’s it really. He just made you feel better. And I’m grateful for that. I’ll be grateful for that forever.
Rest in perfect peace man. Xx