WARD, FRED Frederick (Fred) Arthur Ward, 83, of Petitcodiac passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Moncton Hospital with his family at his side. Born in Moncton, he was a son of the late Thomas and Georgia (Bannister) Ward. Fred was a Veteran of World War 11 having served throughout Continental Europe with the third division of the North Shore Regiment. He retired as manager of store # 39 NBLCC, Petitcodiac, was a member of Saint John's United Church, Moncton and attended Saint James Untied Church in Petitcodiac. He was a member of Branch 41 Royal Canadian Legion, a member of the North Shore Regiment, veteran's association, a member of the former War Vet's association in Moncton and a former member of the Steven Masonic Lodge, Petitcodiac. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Pauline (Polly) (Dunham); children Tom (Linda), Tim (Claudette), Dorothy Quillian (Jim) all of Moncton, Jim (Retta) of Petitcodiac, Bill (Heather) of Riverview; grandchildren Craig, Tommy, Tammy Young, Jason, Jeremy, Rhonda, Rachel, Ryan, Timmy, Justin and step-grandson Jamie Westaffe. Survived also by five great grandchildren, a brother Bill Ward (Dawn) of Fredericton and by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Greta and her husband Duncan Williston. Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Saturday 2 to 4 pm only. The Funeral will be held from the Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, January 18th at 2 pm with Rev. Bob Campbell officiating with a tribute to a Veteran service immediately following. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton at a later date. If desired, memorials to the Lung Association or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca