MAYVILLE- George A. Ward of Mayville, NY formerly of Erie, PA, and Westfield, NY passed

away due to heart complications on January 24th at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA.

He was born on December 28th, 1949, in Westfield NY, a son of the late Harry F.

Ward and Betty Kilbury Ward. He graduated from Westfield Academy and Central

School.

He served in the U.S. Army, held management positions in manufacturing, and

retired after enjoying a successful career in commercial real estate in Erie, PA

area.

George was a dedicated Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. He loved golfing, boating,

fishing, playing softball, and researching and debating politics.

George was preceded in death by the love of his life, Deborah Christensen Ward,

his parents, grandparents, brother Michael Ward, and niece Kristie Ward.

George is survived by his daughter Tracy Palmer (Jason), Erie, PA; his

grandchildren Amber Rehberg of Aurora, CO; Nicholas Palmer of Erie; Caleb Palmer

of Erie, and a great-granddaughter Alaina Palmer. Also, surviving are his siblings,

Lynda Gressner, Mary Ward, David (Fran) Ward, Julie Holland, Jeaneanne (Jon) Colwell,

Harry (Sandy) Ward, Stephen Ward, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 5-7 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville, NY (139 S. Erie St). A private time of remembrance will be held by the family immediately after.

Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or The American Heart Association

would be greatly appreciated.

To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com