Diane Ward, age 61, of Lynn, died Friday at Mass General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Monday, July 23. She was the beloved wife of John P. “Buddy” Ward, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Charles and Madeline (Flannigan) Blakely. She was educated in New York and moved to Lynn 30 years ago.
Diane was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church where she would often volunteer for different functions for the church as well as volunteering at My Brother’s Table. She loved taking long walks with her beloved husband, trips to Salem Willows and especially loved shopping. Diane didn’t know how to say “no.”
In addition to her husband and New York family, Diane leaves her devoted family friend, Karen Dow, of Lynn.
Service Information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Diane’s funeral from the NADWORNY FUNERAL HOME, 798 Western Ave., Lynn, on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph’s Church, Lynn, at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to St. Joseph Church, 40 Green St., Lynn MA 01902.