Donald "Chuck" Ward, Jr., 48 of Los Angeles, CA. passed away in London, England on August 21, 2010 with his partner and family at his side. Chuck was a native of Lysander and a 1980 graduate of C.W. Baker High School, Baldwinsville. Chuck received his Master of Arts in Student Development from Azusa Pacific University. Chuck was a Counselor & Professor at Pasadena City College for 22 years. He was also a National Conference judge for various Marching Band and Color guard competitions. Chuck was pre-deceased by his sister, Donna L. Ward of Baldwinsville in 2009.

Survivors: His partner of 20 years, Robert Cook, Jr of Los Angeles; his parents, Donald C. and Alice B. Ward of Baldwinsville; five sisters, Sally (Gordon) Clarke of Cato, Norma (Stan) Newman of Sandy Pond, Margaret Seeley of Pulaski, Nancy (Skip) Thomas of Baldwinsville and Kathy (Dave) Rode of Sterling; a great-aunt, Mildred Beebe of Baldwinsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 11:00am in Lysander Cemetery, Lysander, NY.

Contributions: PCC Scholarship Fund, C/O Cynthia D. Olivo, Ph. D., 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA. 91106.