Peacefully and unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on April 19, 2023, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband, friend and soulmate of Elaine for 70 years. Much loved dad of Greg and Sarah, Debbie and Geoff Donald, and Brendan. Dearly loved and adored ‘Ga’ of Aleisha and Carl, Jeremy, and Lily; Kylie and AB, Shannon and Kathryn, and Jayden, and a dearly loved great-grandad of his six great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ted Ward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, April 27,  at 2.00pm. A private cremation thereafter.