Vingie Rivers Ward of Doaktown, New Brunswick, passed away at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on July 4, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born in Doaktown, New Brunswick, on August 21, 1935, he was the son of the late David and Grace (Brown) Ward.  Vingie worked as a Power Engineer for 28 years.  He attended Doaktown Abundant Life Pentecostal Church.

Vingie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eva Mae (Amos) Ward; two daughters: Katherine Ward and Valerie Ward; three sons: Michael Ward (Theresa), Robert Ward (Julia) and Ivan Ward (Sherry); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his parents, brother David A. Ward Jr., adopted brother, William (Ward) Parker and special nephew, Donald E. Ward.

Visitation will be held at Doaktown Abundant Life Pentecostal Church, 583 Main Street, Doaktown on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 11:00 am – 2:00 PM and funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm from the church with The Reverend Ron Carroll officiating.  Interment will be in Doaktown Abundant Life Pentecostal Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Doaktown Abundant Life Pentecostal Church Building Fund (doaktownabundantlife@gmail.com) or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca