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in memory of

Loretta Therese Ward

Loretta Therese Ward

20th July 1960 - 8th April 2025

 

Loretta passed away peacefully on Tuesday 8th April aged 64 years.

Dearly loved mother of Kate, Sarah, Bridget and Emma.

Adored Grandma of Fenris, Hamish, Scarlet-Rose and Bonnie.

She worked for many years in the Library at Sacred Heart Primary School in Mildura.

In God's care

 

Funeral Mass to celebrate Loretta's life will be offered in St Mary's Catholic Church, Hargraves Street, Castlemaine

on Thursday 17th April at 11.00am.

Following Mass you are warmly invited to stay for light refreshments in the Church Hall.

 

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The service will be live approximately 5 - 10 minutes prior to commencing.

 

Funeral Details

St Mary’s Catholic Church
76 Hargraves Street
Castlemaine

17th April 2025 at 11:00 AM

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9 responses to “Loretta Therese Ward”

  1. Joan Miles says:

    You were a great friend to me and Alan and a wonderful mother to your four children.
    My heart goes out to Kate, Sarah, Bridget and Emma and of course all of the family.
    I have fond memories of teaching Bridget and Emma the piano.
    Joan Miles.

  2. Marion Guthrie says:

    We felt deep sadness when we heard of Loretta’s death. She was a beautiful person who brought love, laughter, fun and a wonderful smile to all her friends and
    workplace colleagues. The children at Sacred Heart Mildura, were blessed to have Loretta to support them and help them with their book choices in the school library.
    Loretta worked hard and was always a cheerful giver.
    We are grateful for the privilege of knowing Loretta and give thanks to God for her presence amongst us.
    To Loretta’s family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. All will be well – May she rest now in the embrace of God’s great love.
    Luke and Marion Guthrie

  3. Helen Stagg says:

    Sending our deepest condolences to Loretta’s family.
    Always a friendly and kind person in the Mildura parish.
    Helen Stagg

  4. Julianne Fitzgerald says:

    So very sorry to hear of Loretta’s passing…sending big hugs to the family…with love from the Fitzgerald Family
    ‘Nelia Station’ Ivanhoe NSW…’her old home’
    💐xx

  5. Marlène Daicopoulos says:

    So sad to hear about Loretta’s passing.
    She has a special place in our hearts, as a dear friend who supported us as new immigrants.
    We laughed, we drank, we ate, we walked, we gardened, we cried.
    She will be missed, but never forgotten.
    Please accept our most sincere condolences…I know she is happy to be in God’s care now.
    Marlène, John and Nicholas Daicopoulos

  6. Julie Galbraith says:

    Such sad news to read.
    As a parent at Sacred Heart Primary School she always helped our boys make a good choice in books.
    She was friendly and always loved a chat.
    Our sympathies to the family and may Loretta Rest in Peace…A horrible disease and taken way too young.
    Love Galys (Julie Galbraith) xx

  7. Narrelle Rae says:

    Remembering Loretta from our school days at KRB in Sydney.
    A solid country girl, a homely and gentle personality, a lovely smile and sense of humour.
    Such qualities helped to make Boarding Life that much better.
    Eternal rest to you Loretta, may perpetual light shine upon you and may you rest in peace.
    Prayers and condolences for your family.
    Narrelle Rae (Narromine NSW)

  8. Anne Berry says:

    Deepest sympathy to Loretta’s daughters and grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
    I will forever treasure my memories of working with Loretta at Sacred Heart…always a smile on her face and only too happy to help others.
    Rest peacefully now … but gone too soon.
    Anne Berry

  9. Mary Avery says:

    So sad to hear of Loretta’s passing.
    Loretta will be remembered as a very caring and loving person with a great personality and great determination.
    Loved our chats.
    Deepest condolences to all the girls.
    Thinking of you all and sending you strength and Love.
    Rest in peace Loretta.
    Mary and Mark Avery

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