George 'Butch' Ward Passes
Longtime harness racing industry participant George 'Butch' Ward of Charlottetown, PEI passed away peacefully at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the age of 78.
The subject of a Trot feature in March 2016, Ward was the longtime paddock judge at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at Charlottetown Driving Park and had the respect of the entire Standardbred community.
"Dependability, credibility, ability to get along with anyone," said senior judge Roger DesRoches of Ward. "The horsemen love him. He's always been well-respected by the racing fraternity. I don't think I've ever had a complaint."
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy "Dottie" (Flanagan) Ward and dear father of Paul (Blanche), Mike, Mark "Gussie" (Shelley), and Tim (Dawn). Loving Poppy of Emma, Jamie, MacKenzie and Karleigh. Brother of Anne (Jim) McMullin, Art (Sharon) Smith, Marion Westman and Lois (deceased). Butch is also lovingly remembered by special niece/daughter, Carol Roach and many nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home until Monday, then transferred to St. Pius X Church for funeral mass at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Provincial Palliative Care Centre or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at islandowned.ca.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of George 'Butch' Ward.
Butch was a good friend of
Butch was a good friend of mine. I took many trips to vegas with Butch and another buddy Jim Kennedy. We always enjoyed a few cold ones while watching the races and sports at one of the vegas sports bars. Butch was always easy to get along with and was liked by everyone who met him. My condolences to the Ward family. Butch will be missed.