Warwick Ward
Passed away at Aberleigh Rest Home in Blenheim on 10 March 2026, aged 81.
Dearly loved husband of 58 years to Barbara, and much-loved father to Nicholas (Nelson) and Melanie and son-in-law Jonathan (London). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Christopher and Dianne (Lincoln) and families. Brother of Virginia and families.
Our family wish to thank the wonderful staff at Aberleigh and Alexandra Hospital (Richmond) for all their care and support to Warwick over the last 3 months.
Messages to the Ward family, c/- Cloudy Bay Funeral Services. P.O. Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or tributes can be left on the Cloudy Bay Funerals website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimer's Marlborough via their website would be appreciated.
As per Warwick's wishes, a cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Warwick will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce St, Blenheim on Tuesday, 24 March at 1.30pm. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
Warwick Ward - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Warwick’s family sincerely wish to thank everyone who expressed their sympathy through cards, flowers, messages, visits, phone calls and attending the memorial service for him. Also, grateful thanks to the caring staff at Alexandra Hospital (Richmond), Aberleigh Rest Home and Cloudy Bay Funeral Services for their wonderful care in looking after Warwick. A special thanks to those who kindly made a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our heartfelt appreciation. We deeply appreciate your love and care at this time.
Thank you, Barbara and family.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Tuesday 24 March 2026
1.30pm
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel.
From - Dianne Ward
You are sadly missed Warwick by all our family, both here in Canterbury & in England. Thank you for lots of happy memories we've shared over the years with you & Barb, & your family.
Kindest Thoughts & Love from Chris, Di, Hamish, Duncan, Bec & families.
PamSaunders
Deepest Sympathy
From - Gary & Gaye Walker
Our sincere condolence to Barbara and Warwick's family.
We both had a lot to do with Warwick over the years through the Blenheim Operatic Society
and Flight Anderson's, what a really genuine man, nothing ever stressed him
RIP Warwick
From - Kay and Keith Hall
Although we were oceans apart in latter years, we always remember the good times we had with Warwick,
Barbara and the kids in Blenheim. Our friendship was refreshed over the years and we were honoured
to be able to say goodbye to Warwick recently.
Kay, Keith, Vanessa,(England) Guinevere and Meredith Hall.
Perth Western Australia.
From - Albyn Leslie
Our thoughts and condolences are with you Barbara and family
We so remember great yachting days together.
From - Ross & Suzanne Smith
Sincere condolences to Barbara and family for your sad loss. Remembering Warwick at Ward
builders in Springlands for many years.
From - Jill and Stef Banbury
Bon Voyage Warwick - fly high. We will miss your chats with all your knowledge,
sense of humour and kindness when we came to visit you in Blenheim.
You will be sorely missed.
Our love and condolences go to Barb, Melanie, Nick and family.
From - Lynette Sutherland
Sincere condolences to Barbara and family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Bryan, Marianne & Lynette
From - Allen & Joyce Hogan
To Barbara and family, we are very sad to hear of Warwick’s death.
We have many happy memories of our boating and other times together.
We always enjoyed Warwick’s limericks and stories and friendly personality.
From - Liz Anderson
Sincere sympathy Barbara and family at your loss of Warwick.
He will always be remembered fondly for his great personality.
May you find comfort in your precious memories.
Unfortunately I am unable to attend Warwicks service,
but will watch it on line later.
Kind regards Liz Anderson
Lynette & (Royce-deceased) Goulding
My sincere condolences to you and your family Barbara.
It was a pleasure to know and work for you and Warwick in the Portaloo (Nelson) business.
You were not only our boss but the most amazing friends.
I will always miss that great sense of humour and chuckle that Warwick had.
Such great memories.
Rest in peace Warwick.
Royce and Lynette Goulding (Nelson)
PS. That was a beautiful service streamed today.
From - Geoffrey Clark
Our sincerest condolences to Barbara and family. It was a very moving moment when I heard of Warwick's sad passing.
I have known Warwick in both business and retirement for a very long time.
Warwick was a pleasure to deal with in business and a great pleasure to know later in life
and to stay with them and visit in both Blenheim and the Lakes over many years.
I have many happy memories of discussing with Warwick his passion
with vintage tradesmen's tools and recent discoveries.
I know that you, Barbara, would enjoy the preservation of those happy memories together with me.
With all our love. Geoffrey & Brenda Clark
