Candy Joy Ward

Candy Joy Ward

Female 1964 - 2024  (60 years)


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  • Name Candy Joy Ward 
    Birth 3 Mar 1964 
    Gender Female 
    Death 4 Sep 2024 
    Person ID I66870  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father Marvin Robert Ward,   b. 3 Jan 1928   d. 8 Apr 2008 (Age 80 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Eva Mae Graham,   b. 24 Aug 1927   d. Aug 1995 (Age 67 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 29 May 1953 
    Family ID F9341  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Jeffrey D Martin 
    Children 
     1. Tiffany Joy Martin,   b. 15 Oct 1933   d. 7 Jul 2019 (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F22570  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Family 2 Casey R. O'Donnell,   b. 7 May 1952   d. 15 Dec 2022 (Age 70 years) 
    Family ID F22127  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Family 3 Unknown Barnett 
    Children 
     1. Ashley Lee Barnett
    Family ID F30899  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Candy Joy O'Donnell Obituary
      Candy J. O’Donnell, 60, of Pulaski, passed away on September 4, 2024. She was born on March 3, 1964, to the late Marvin R. and the late Eva M. (Graham) Ward. Candy was preceded in death by her husband, Casey; her daughter, Tiffany Martin; siblings, Sally Nunez, Vickie Walker, Richard Ward and John Ward.

      Candy worked with the Sandy Creek School District for many years. She also waitressed at several places throughout her life including the Altmar Hotel and The Village Diner in Orwell. Candy was loved by everyone who knew her. Her laugh was festive, full of life and energy that infected everyone that was lucky enough to experience it. She loved to do many things, but her favorite pastime was being with her grandchildren, whom she loved more than life itself.

      Candy is survived by her daughter Ashley (Jim) Yerdon; grandchildren, Maja, Shea, Lilly, Ryker, and Rowan; her siblings, Doug Henry, Carol Banas, Cindy Henry, Bud Ward, and Robert Ward; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

      A Celebration of Life will take place at 12:00pm- 3:00pm on Sunday, September 22,2024 at 139 Tubbs Rd, Richland, NY 13144. Family and friends are welcome to attend.