Passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Park Lane Retirement Village, Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald. Cherished mother of Stella, Matthew, and Hannah, and beloved Nan to Caitlyn, Emma, and Dan. Treasured sister of Louise, Michael, Peter, and Mark. A much-loved sister-in-law, aunt, godmother, and dear friend to many. Many thanks to the staff at Park Lane for all their loving care of Kathryn. In lieu of flowers donations to Christchurch Riding for the Disabled would be appreciated and may be made online only via their website. Messages to the family of Kathryn Ward, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A Requiem Mass for Kathryn will be celebrated at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Friday, February 14, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. A Rosary will be held at the church on Thursday, February 13, at 7.00pm.

Published by The Press on Feb. 12, 2025.