Frances M. Ward, 84, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Ryan) Ward, she lived in Allston for many years before moving to New Bedford in 1976.
She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild.
Miss Ward was formerly employed as a school teacher in the New Bedford Public School Department until her retirement. She had also previously worked in the Boston Public School Department.
She is survived by her brother, John R. Ward of Acton, MA and North Fort Myers, FL; and a niece and a nephew.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10 AM at St. Julie Billiart Church, Dartmouth. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, January 2nd from 4-6 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.