John Bessom Ward Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Bessom Ward of Darien, Connecticut, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Bessom left this world on April 8, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Ralph. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer Brown; his children, James (Aurora), Nicholas (Jenna) and Julia (Danny); his stepmother Elaine Ward; his former wife Jennifer Ward; his siblings, Sarah Ward Hogan, Richard, Thomas and James; and his grandchildren, Vada and Jack. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 30th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Noroton Presbyterian Church (2011 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the following organizations: Stamford Hospital Foundation, 3001 Summer St, 2nd Fl, Stamford, CT 06905, Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research, 504 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556.
