Stephen R. Ward, 51, of Holden passed away peacefully and into The Arms of The Lord on Monday, May 8th at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Arthur P. Ward and Katherine Foley Ward.

Stephen is survived by his guardian and brother, David A. Ward and his wife Marie (Zibinskas) Ward of Riverview, Florida; a brother, Joseph P. Ward of Springfield, Mass. and a sister, Mary Kay Conroy of St. Louis, Missouri.

Stephen was a resident of The Seven Hills Foundation Community Group Home in Holden. He was loved and assisted throughout his life by the many dedicated professionals of Seven Hills. His life was greatly enriched by their caring staff, especially Leslie Yahn, Mary Beth Kaczynski, Nancy Best and Mary Beth Fisher. Their devotion to Stephen enabled him to lead a fulfilling and productive life.