Ronald Vincent “Ron” Ward – 69, of Centreville Kings County, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at home. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Elbert “Illsley” and Helen Grace (Morton) Ward. He graduated from Mack Business College, Kentville. Following employment at an automotive dealership in New Minas, he drove a bread truck for Harris Bakery in Wolfville. He then worked as a meat cutter and meat manager for F. E. Wade IGA in New Minas and Digby. Ron, along with his wife, Berneice, then owned and operated Ward’s General Store in Centreville for many years. He was a former member of the Digby Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Berneice (Huntley); a daughter, Kim Ward (Kaylee Curran), Centreville; a son, Arron (Tammy) Ward, Kentville; four grandchildren, Spencer Ward (Allison Abernethy), Guelph, ON; Tanner Ward, Kentville; Keegan Ward, Centreville; Nora Laking, Centreville; a sister, Ruth (George) Hudson, Hammonds Plains; two brothers, Wayne Ward (Kevin McInnis), Pereau; Jeffrey Ward, Kentville; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Digby Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of your choice. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries and condolences may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.