Donald C. Ward, 95, of Baldwinsville passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Syracuse Home. He was born in the town of VanBuren and lived in the Baldwinsville- Lysander area most of his life. Don was a retired employee of the Town of Lysander Highway Department. A US Navy veteran of WW II, he was a life member of the VFW Post 153 and a member of the American Legion Post 113 both in Baldwinsville. He was also a member and past chief of the Lysander Volunteer Fire Department.

Don was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Alice Beebe Ward in 2011, a daughter, Donna L. Ward in 2009 and a son Donald "Chuck" Ward, Jr. in 2010.

Survivors: his daughters, Sally (Gordon) Clarke of Cato, Norma (Stan) Newman of Sandy Pond, Margaret Seeley of Sandy Pond, Nancy (Skip) Thomas of Baldwinsville and Kathy (Dave) Rode of Sterling; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 7:30pm Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. Calling hours are 5:00pm - 7:30pm Wednesday, prior to the service.

Burial at the convenience of the family in Lysander Cemetery.

Contributions: Syracuse Home Foundation, 7740 Meigs Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027-9757 or American Legion Post #113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.