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Alan WARD

Alan John WARD

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

Alan WARD Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, on Thursday, 13 March 2025, after an active life of 81 years. Born in Nottingham, England, Alan moved to Palmerston North with his family at the age of three. He was a long-time teacher of science and agriculture at Feilding High School, a great lover of the hills and outdoors, a climber and a hunter. He was loved as a brother to Donald and the late Christine, father to Nicholas, father-in-law to MiJung, grandfather to Miru, John, and Joseph, and a good friend and familiar face to many. Messages to the Ward family may be left on Alan's online tribute page at robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals-tributes or sent to c/ Ward family, PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441. A service to remember the life of Alan will be held at Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday, 21 March, at 1.30pm, followed by cremation.
"Thank you to all who have been part of Alan's life".


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Published by Manawatu Standard on Mar. 15, 2025.

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Renee Pierce

March 18, 2025

Alan was our neighbour for over 50 years, until we moved on, such a kind and quiet man and always helpful. He loved to share his outdoor knowledge and drop over venison from his hunting times. Rest in peace Alan. From the Healey family.

Sue Chard (nee Evans)

March 15, 2025

What a cool teacher Mr Ward was I loved his classes a very popular guy you will be sadly missed

Selena

March 15, 2025

A friend to many, an experiance to be taught be you, to be guided by you, you will be so deeply missed, you are the reason I went farming, loved science and taught me astronomy, I loved catching up with you at the cafe and introducing you to my son. May you forever rest easy

Rebekah

March 15, 2025

He was my agricultural teacher and what a AMAZING teacher. He will be missed by so many. RIP Mr. Ward

Tash

March 15, 2025

You are the reason I am now an Ag teacher. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher.

Anne

March 15, 2025

Mr Ward!! You will be sorely missed!! What a character, comedian, witty, engaging, kind and friendly man.
Such fond memories of Mr ward as our Ag teacher. He was so chill, yet he taught us so much. He has made a positive impact on so many. In later years, I also bumped into him occasionally as an adult on bush walks/tramps in the Pohangina area and he was still the same cheerful, friendly soul I remember from school.
Condolences to the family. Such a mighty loss.
REST IN LOVE MR WARD X

Deb

March 15, 2025

A great teacher of agriculture. Enjoyed being in his classes as a teacher aide. Rest in peace.

Wendy Macpherson

March 15, 2025

Deepest Sympathy to Alan's family. Our friendship was many, many years ago now, connected with teen years and a bit later for a short while. Horse days with the late Joy McKenzie. Alan was a very caring, quiet person. RIP my old friend.

Angela

March 15, 2025

Such sad news. Mr Ward was my teacher At FAHS and I have so many fond memories of him. He made learning so enjoyable. I was lucky enough to have him on my fourth form camp and his stories while tramping kept me going. A teacher I´ll never forget.

michael Driscole

March 15, 2025

My favourite teacher at FAHS, he was the best, intelligent, witty and engaging, a pleasure to be taught by him. He was my form teacher in my 4th form year. Rest In Peace.

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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu