It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara P Ward (Plymouth, Massachusetts), who passed away at the age of 85, on March 1, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Jack P. Ward; her parents, Gene Posner and Ruth Posner; and her brother Jeffry Posner. She is survived by : her children, Tod (Hany) and Joshua Gimbel (Julia); her grandchildren, Elijah, Lena and Sanjay Gimbel; her sibling Ric Posner (Gail); her stepdaughters, Ellen Ward Lansing and Debbie Ward Schaefer; her significant other Michael Ballo; and her former life partner Franklyn Gimbel.

Barbara always prioritized philanthropy, so please consider a donation to Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee or The Plymouth Philharmonic in her honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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March 6, 2024

Ginny Emond Davis lit a candle

“I am at a loss . I learned late last night of Barbara's death. Too late to attend Shiva. I taught Yoga at The Connection for about 6 years. I was mentored by Barbara. She will be missed by a community. My thoughts go out to her family and friends and students.”

March 5, 2024

Sarabel Bittinger lit a candle

“Like this candle Barbara lit up a room when she entered. I will miss her presence in my life. She was full of goodness and light. A longtime friend and teacher. My heart is overflowing with sadness.”

March 5, 2024

Debra Walsh lit a candle

“In loving memory of Barbara P Ward, With my deepest and heart felt sympathies.for the loss of your beloved family member Barbara Ward. She was an absolute amazing person that I was so fortunate to be able to know and call a friend. She will never be forgotten as her bright spirit lives on in all the wonderful ways that she had touched this world and the hearts of others. ❤️ Deb Walsh”