Michael Ward (Diamond)

Graveyard Road, Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway - peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family following a long illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by his parents Willie and Teresa Ward.

Deeply mourned by his wife Mary (nee Glynn), sons Michael and Liam, daughters Martina Connor (Ballydangan, Athlone), and Sarah Martin (Glinsk, Co. Galway), his brother Seamus (Dundalk), sister Catherine Egan (Brideswell, Athlone), sons-in-law Anthony and Eoin, cherished grandchildren Jake, Isabelle and Lauren, sister-in-law Bernie (Ward), brothers-in-law Padraic Egan PJ, Brendan, Johnny, Danny and Martin (Glynn), nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and loyal friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Michael's funeral will be held in private in line with current restrictions.

Private Requiem Mass for family only will take place in St. Joseph's Church, Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway on Sunday, 25th July at 12.30 pm followed by burial in Kilkerrin Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Galway Parkisons or Community Palliative Care, Renmore.

All funeral arrangements will take place in accordance with Government guidelines.

Messages of sympathy may be left in the condolence section below.

 

Tommy and Noreen Comer Williamstown
Deepest sympathy to Mary and family on the sad death of Michael.He was a gentleman, character and legend.Rest in Peace Diamond.
Gerry&Patricia Hynes Glenamaddy
Sincere sympathy to Mary&all the family on your sad loss. May Michael rest in peace.
Anne lowry
Sincer sympathy to Mary and family on Micheal’s death May he rest in peace
Martin and Mary Fleming cloonacath
SINCERE sympathy to Mary and family on the passing of Michael may he rest in peace
Duffy Family, Kilkerrin
Sincere Sympathy to you Mary & Family on Michael’s passing. May he now rest in peace. Mum always spoke highly of him, a true gentleman. I will light a candle for you all. Talk soon Mary. Martina Duffy & all the Duffy Family. Kilkerrin.
Colm Quinn, Ballindine
Sincere sympathy to all the Ward family on the sad passing of Michael. I have fond memories of him telling great yarns when we used to meet up in Tuam. RIP Michael
Michael and Margaret Whyte Williamstown
Sincere sympathies to the Ward family on the passing of a legend Many fond memories of f Michael both at work and the many stories and songs in Kilkerrin proud to have him as a friend for 47 rears rest well Diamond Mike Whyte
Wards in London
Sincere sympathy to Mary and all the Ward and Glynn families on the sad passing of Michael. A great character and a gentleman.
We have lovely memories of meeting him on our visits to Kilkerrin.
Diamond by name and Diamond by nature.
He will be sadly missed.
Rest in Peace dear friend

Christopher and Breda Coen.
Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.
Philip & Joan O'Reilly
Our sincere sympathy to Mary, and family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Denis Breda meehan
So sorry to hear of michael s passing we had some great laughs and jokes on site in oranmore may he rest in peace
Patrick & Mary Smyth, Fortbrowne
Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the sad passing of Michael. He was a good friend and a gentleman. May he Rest in Peace.
From: Paddy & Mary Smyth, Forthbrowne

P.j and Rose Monaghan
Sincere sympathy to Mary, Michael, Liam, Martina and Sarah and extended Ward family on the passing of Michael. A true gentleman. R.I.P
Mary Clynes
My Sincere Condolences to Mary, Martina, Michael, Sarah, Liam and all all the extended family of the Ward and Glynn family on the passing of Michael RIP , he was a true "Diamond " may his gentle soul rest in peace .
God Bless you all.

Greta and Kevin Costello
So sorry to hear of the passing of Michael our deepest sympathy to Mary, Michael ,Liam, Martina and Sarah and to the extended Ward family. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Liam & Ita Higgins
Sincere sympathy to the Warde family on the passing of Michael. Treasured memories of pleasant company. Rest in peace Diamond.
Alan cunningham
Condolecences 2 da warde family on da passing of micheal may he rest in peace
Ted Oneill
Sincere sympathies to Michales family on his passing from ted and sheila oneill
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