Arline D. Ward

Arline D. Ward

LAKEVILLE — Arline D. Ward, 88, of Lakeville, died at home early in December of 2023. She was the daughter of Walter and Jenny Ward of Fairfield. She is survived by a nephew, Timothy Ward of Fairfield. She is predeceased by a brother, Walter Ward Jr., who died in 2022.

She attended nursing school in New York and was director of several nursing homes in New York City. Before moving to Lakeville she lived in Stamford, Connecticut.

She will be sadly missed by her friends at the Lakeville Senior Center. Special thanks to the Salisbury Family Services for their care and concern for Arline.

Funeral services will be private.

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