Fred Ward

October 25, 1943 – March 19, 2010

Fred M. Ward, 66, passed away suddenly at Lawrence General Hospital Friday, March 19, 2010. He was born October 25, 1943, in the City of Worcester, to the late Harold and Ruth Ward. He grew up in Natick and graduated from Natick High School in 1961. On February 8, 1964, he was united in marriage to his loving wife Mary-Jane Bomengen at St. Patrick’s Church in Natick.

In 1963, Fred began his life long career at Raytheon Corporation. He retired from Raytheon after 41 years of service in 2003. He became a loyal fixture at Raytheon and even after he retired he continued to work every year as a consultant.

Fred and Mary-Jane moved to Medway in 1976 where they raised their four children.

Fred enjoyed softball, bowling, and playing cards. He was an avid New England sports fan and spent most Sundays watching nonstop games with his family. Fred loved to visit Cape Cod and would never miss a Fourth of July weekend in Dennisport.

In addition to his hobbies his number one passion was his love for his grandchildren. He was known as Bumpy to them and he flourished them with love and gifts every moment he could. The grandkids were his pride and joy.

Fred is survived by his wife, Mary-Jane; his children, Michael Ward and his wife Christine of Hampton Falls, N.H., Kellie Cassidy of Bellingham, Tim Ward of Medway, and Kathy Yurewicz and her husband Stephen of Natick. He is further survived by his six grandchildren, Brooke, Ryan, Johannah, Kevin, Jack and Nick; his brother, Bob Ward and his late wife Kathy of California; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many great friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Fred Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 10 a.m., in St. Patrick’s Church, 44 East Central St. (Route 135) NATICK. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Natick. Visiting hours will be held in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St. (at Natick Common) NATICK, Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 3-7 p.m.

Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. For directions and online guestbook please visit www.everettfuneral.com.