Middle River - Edward Ward, 65, of Middle River, passed away on Wednesday (May 17, 2006) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, after a lengthy illness. Born in Blissfied, he was the son of the late William and Sadie (Porter) Ward. He worked at Brunswick Mining and later as a woodswoker. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Warren) Ward. One daughter: Sherry Pitre (Rodney) of Bathurst One step-daughter: Linda Ward (Wayne) of New Bandon, Northumberland Co., NB Three sons: Tim Ward (Heather) of Bathurst Edward Ward Jr. (Linda) of Dunlop Walter Ward of Bathurst Three sisters: Rita Porter (Norman) of Doaktown Carol Gilks (Glen) and Masie Arbeau (Perley) both of Blissfied, NB Two brothers: Wayne Ward (Linda) of New Bandon, Northumberland Co., NB Lee Ward (Helen) of Holtville, NB 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by brothers; Dean, Glen, Earl, and a sister; Gertie Mcaleer. The body will rest after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Elhattons' Funeral Home(www.elhatton.com), Bathurst. Funeral Service will be held on Friday morning (May 19, 2006) at 11:00 a.m. from the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ben Dejong. Burial will be in the Spruce Grove Union Cemetery, Bridge St. Visiting hours are Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.