The death of Madeline Pearl Ward, 83, of Westcock, occurred at the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.  Born in Sackville, Madeline was a daughter of the late Russel and Susan (Estabrooks) Phinney.

Madeline was a stay at home mom who loved her animals.  For a brief time, she worked as a waitress at Mel's Tearoom and BA Restaurant. She enjoyed family times with her children, grandchildren and many brothers and sisters.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Neil (Karen), of Westcock, Roger (Patricia), of Sackville, and Michael (Beth Steeves), of Westcock; seven grandchildren, Heather, Devin, Colin, Philip, Jeffery, Kimberly, and Susan; six great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Justin, Julie, Lucas, Lindsey and Hayden; four sisters Rachel (Eber) Barkhouse, Moncton, Joan (Robert) LeBlanc, Moncton, Sharon Estabrooks, Moncton, and Sheila (Wayne) Sears, Port Elgin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Madeline was predeceased by her husband Harold; her daughters Susan and Joan, her brothers Whyman, Charles and Garnet; and her sister Sybil Hicks.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300) from where visitation will be held 7-9 pm on Thursday, March 20, 2014.  A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 2 pm.  Burial will take place in the Westcock Cemetery in the Spring.

Donations in memory of Madeline may be made to the Westcock Cemetery or a charity of the donor's choice.

Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary online at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca.