Laurence (Larry) WARD

Formerly of Flower Hill, Navan, and College, Nobber. Peacefully, at home, in his 96th year, following many fruitful years and always maintaining a constant and vigorous rapport with all those around him. He will be greatly missed by his surviving sister Kathleen Gillespie of Chicago and by Rose, Maureen and James Gillespie and by Rose’s husband Brian Doherty.  Larry was predeceased by his sisters Margaret Risberg and Mary Joe Merrigan and survived in America by his nieces and nephews Patrica Risberg–Mogridge, Peter Risberg, Margaret (Peggy) Petersen and Eileen Hilburn.

Larry was reared by his aunt Catherine (Katie) Ward Rogers alongside her sons Tommy, Larry & Johnnie Rogers and he was a constant source of support, encouragement and laughter to all the Rogers. Larry’s unique and colourful turn of phrase will always remain with his Rogers cousins: Oliver, John, Beth, Joan, Gabrielle, Jem, Patricia, Norman, David, Pauline, Catherine (Wollongong), Raymond, Thomas and Aoife. For a few years now Larry was well minded by Darragh Kelly, Kitty Rogers & their Boys. A celebration of Larry’s life will be arranged at a suitable time. 

May He Rest In Peace.

Due to government and HSE regulations regarding public gatherings, the funeral will be in private with just immediate family, please. For those friends who will not be able to attend the funeral due to the present restrictions, please leave your personal message for the family in the condolence section below.