Howie Centre
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Eileen Florence (Loveless) Ward, announce her passing on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Born on October 1, 1946, in Seal Cove, Fortune Bay, NL, to Joseph and Maisie Loveless, Eileen was the oldest of eight children.
Eileen is survived by soulmate and loving husband, John Joe; son, Norman (Kim); daughters, Corina (Les), Wavey (Travis), Glenda, Denise (Darrell), and Yvette; grandchildren, Corey Lee (Melissa), TJ (Jill), Tyler (Katie), Randy (Crystal), Samantha, Kelsey, Colton, Candace (Tim), Bailey, Brea, Alyssa, Sam, Brendan, and Brittany; great-grandchildren, Bella, Bryson, Owen, Caleb, Amelia, Leah, Ryker, Jacob, Lucas, Kylie, Brynlee, Keadon, Dawson, Trinity, Nathan, Nicholas, Des, and Jack; brother, Randy (Shelly); brothers-in-law, Charlie (Elsie), Stevie (Kerry), and Sammy (Raylene); sisters-in-law, Tammy (Yvonne), and Sue, (Joe); son-in-law, Dwayne; as well as a large number of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Along with her parents, Eileen was predeceased by son, Randy; grandson, Kyle Blair; sisters, Theresa, Gladys, Geraldine, Eva, and Glenda; brother, Archie; in-laws, Ronald and Beatrice (Muise) Ward; brothers-in-law, Tommy (Margie), Jimmy, and sisters-in-law, Genevieve and Danitta.
Eileen was a devoted member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed a good game of tarabish or cribbage and she loved to knit. Her biggest love was her family. Nothing gave her more joy than being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Special thank you to Home Care sitters and Dianne, staff at Regional ER, 4B, and Palliative Care units for their care of Eileen in her time of need.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Hospice Cape Breton or The Alzheimer’s Society of NS.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Eileen Ward will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, July 3, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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To the family of Eileen.
We knew her very well when she lived in Ramea. We had children at the same times, we traveled to lion’s club conventions together, we played darts together. We will cherish our memories of her as we know you will. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care
Eunice and Wilfred
Deepest condolences to John Joe and all of the family!Worked with Eileen at Nationsl Sea ,very nice lady!
Sincere condolences to all the family, such a beautiful lady, thoughts and prayers going out to you all.
Sincere condolences to you all. Rest assured that others share in your sorrow. May the Good Lord Bless you all. Take care.