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WARD: Kathryn “Kathy” (Dalton) of RR 2 Staffa *Updated

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On May 29, 2025 @ 5:11 AM In Obituary,Seaforth | 83 Comments

WARD: Kathryn “Kathy” (Dalton) of RR 2 Staffa *Updated

Passed away peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 68. Cherished wife of Ron Ward for over 45 years. Loving mom of Jen Ward and Rick Kerr, and Mike Ward. Proud grandma of Cameron, and Chloe Kerr. Dear sister-in-law of Bill Ward (Nancy), Sharlene McClure (Bryan), and Sharon Dalton. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Bob and Dorothy (McClure) Dalton, sister Blanche Coady, and brother Kelly Dalton.

Kathy was an avid gardener. Together she and Ron enjoyed travelling to various places, taking in the scenery. Kathy enjoyed a good deal visiting many different flea markets and yard sales over the years. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

A private family funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held at the Seaforth Legion, 123 Main Street South, Seaforth on Saturday, June 14th from 1 – 4 PM.

Donations to the LHSF – Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre or Crohn’s & Colitis Canada would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “WARD: Kathryn “Kathy” (Dalton) of RR 2 Staffa *Updated”

Condolence from Paul and Dianne McCallum on May 11th, 2025 6:11 PM

Our condolences to Ron and family on Kathy’s passing
She will be greatly missed

Condolence from Joanne Maloney Flanagan on May 11th, 2025 7:00 PM

Sending sympathy to all Kathy’s family. Always enjoyed having a chat with Kathy! Cherish your memories of a kind, caring lady.💐

Condolence from Ray and Linda McNichol on May 11th, 2025 7:19 PM

Shocked to hear of Kathy’s passing….Linda always enjoyed the many recipes she posted regularly on Facebook. A lot of laughs and history…..our thoughts go to all of you.

Condolence from Bob and Janet Hulley on May 11th, 2025 8:02 PM

Very sorry to hear this news. Kathy will be sorely missed. She sure liked her garden. And she liked supporting local business. All our condolences to the whole family.
Bob and Janet

Condolence from Jan Rebelo on May 11th, 2025 8:07 PM

Our sincere codolences for your loss. Cathy will be missed by all friends and family.

Manuel & Jan Rebelo

Condolence from JoAnne Wiles on May 11th, 2025 8:08 PM

John and I are so sorry to hear of Kathy s passing she was a lovely neighbour

Condolence from Bonnie and Wayne Ward on May 11th, 2025 8:13 PM

So very sorry for your loss Ron . Such a lovely person.
Hugs lots of love Bonnie and Wayne Ward.

Condolence from Brenda Mero on May 11th, 2025 8:34 PM

Good bye to a good friend, We did have some good times together.

Condolence from Heather McMillan on May 11th, 2025 8:36 PM

We are so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Sending heartfelt sympathy to all of her family and friends.

Condolence from Eileen Greidanus on May 11th, 2025 8:46 PM

Mike…..Jenn and family I am so very sorry of your Mom’s passing. Sending my sincere sympathy to the family

Condolence from Sandy Alexander and George Turford on May 11th, 2025 9:07 PM

Our condolences to you and your family Ron.

Condolence from Cathy McClure on May 11th, 2025 9:08 PM

Deepest condolences to Ron, Jen and Rick, Mike, Cameron and Chloe and the Ward and Dalton families. She will be missed by many.
Cherish all the great memories and hold them close.
George and Cathy

Condolence from Janet Kinsman Bilcke on May 11th, 2025 9:21 PM

Sending condolences to Ron,Jen, Mike & family We will miss seeing Kathy out cutting her lawns. She kept the yard & gardens so well manicured. Sending hugs & prayers for you all at this sad time. 🤗🙏❤️
Janet & John

Condolence from Elaine Floyd on May 11th, 2025 9:35 PM

Ron and family, so sorry for you loss. We will all miss Kathy very much but cherish the memories you all have.

Condolence from Lisa ward on May 11th, 2025 9:44 PM

So sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathies to the family. Always enjoyed chatting with her at family reunions. And posts on Facebook. She will missed.
With love, Bryce and Lisa and family

Condolence from Kathy Dale on May 11th, 2025 10:00 PM

I’m so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing! An SS#3 school chum who always kept me up to date on what was going on! Deepest Sympathy to all the family that she loved so much!

Condolence from Keith Murray and Cindy Partridge on May 11th, 2025 10:00 PM

We are saddened to hear of Kathy’s departure… Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Condolence from Ken and Elaine De Corte on May 11th, 2025 10:04 PM

Our condolences Ron and family. Kathy was always a joy to visit and deal with, as was her Mom and Dad. She will be missed.

Condolence from June Raycraft on May 11th, 2025 10:21 PM

Condolences to Ron & family at this difficult time

Condolence from CHERYL Talbot on May 12th, 2025 1:51 AM

So sorry. To hear of KATHYS DEATH my thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was a great friendly lady and will be missed. COUSIN Roy and Cheryl.

Condolence from Tonya Goldsworthy on May 12th, 2025 6:18 AM

Ron and family I am very sorry to hear this my condolences to you all. She was a very kind and great person

Tonya and Kevin

Condolence from Gordon Phillips on May 12th, 2025 6:28 AM

Sending my condolences to Ron and family .
Cherish all the fond memories. 🙏🌺🥀

Condolence from Pat and Laverne Wallace on May 12th, 2025 6:33 AM

Ron , we are so sorry to hear about Kathy , our sympathy to you and your family .

Condolence from Dianne and Larry McGrath on May 12th, 2025 8:22 AM

Ron and family: We are saddened to learn of Kathy’s passing and extend our condolences to her family. We will miss Kathy’s Facebook postings of favourite recipes, local history, restaurants and flea markets. Rest in peace Kathy.

Condolence from Dick & Shirley Robinson on May 12th, 2025 8:23 AM

We sorry for your loss Ron & family. We always had so much fun when growing up visiting and hanging out with Kathy at family gatherings. Kathy was always so good at keeping family informed of what was happening. We’ll miss those messages. Know that you’re in our thoughts.

Condolence from Cathie (Sim) Alexander on May 12th, 2025 8:26 AM

My sincere condolences to Kathy’s family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Condolence from Trent and Deb Ward on May 12th, 2025 8:45 AM

Jen Mike and Ron really surprised on hearing of Kathy’s passing going to miss all the Facebook updates on all the family things she sure kept me up to date on all the goings on on that side of the family gonna miss all the gardening tips and recipes will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Condolence from Ann (Rivers) Preszcator on May 12th, 2025 8:59 AM

Dear Ron and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Condolence from John Munro on May 12th, 2025 9:31 AM

Our condolences to Ron and family with the passing of Kathy. Always a friendly lady who enjoyed to have a chat. regards John Munro and Rose

Condolence from Mary Margaret Kelly on May 12th, 2025 9:54 AM

So sorry to hear this. She always wished me a happy birthday on FB and had some very interesting photos and historical events posted from Seaforth/area. May she RIP. MM

Condolence from Brenda Mason on May 12th, 2025 10:11 AM

Ron, Mike, Jennifer and extended families
Sending our sympathy at Kathy’s passing. She always had time for a chat, kept up with what was going on in the community. She will be greatly missed.
Brenda Mason

Condolence from shirley wolfkamp on May 12th, 2025 10:39 AM

So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We grew up down the road from the Dalton’s and many great times together. I too will miss her face book postings, they were always a joy to read. My condolences to the family.

Condolence from Don Ward on May 12th, 2025 11:04 AM

Ron we are so sorry to hear of your loss Don and Christine Ward

Condolence from Cheryle Mayme Harris on May 12th, 2025 11:20 AM

Ron, Jen, Mike and families, we are so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. Rest in sweet peace, beautiful lady.
Cheryle & Ron Harris

Condolence from MARLENE STEINBACH on May 12th, 2025 11:33 AM

Sorry to hear of KATHY passing away so quick after talking to her on phone early that week She will be missed by Family and Friends near and far

Condolence from Bill Duffy on May 12th, 2025 12:06 PM

Very sorry to hear of Cathys passing my sincere sympathies to Ron and Family.

Condolence from Margaret Joy Scott on May 12th, 2025 12:13 PM

Ron, Jen and Rick:

Deepest sympathy at the passing of your wife and mother. You will dearly miss her. Another dear lady passed from my Cromarty neighbors. Joy Scott

Condolence from Debra (Chappel)Stanlake on May 12th, 2025 12:31 PM

Ron, Jen, Mike and family, my deepest condolences to you and your families during this difficult time.

Condolence from Tom and Deb Barry on May 12th, 2025 1:39 PM

Ron and Family
Our condelences on the passig of Cathy

Condolence from Brian Costello on May 12th, 2025 1:46 PM

Ron and family so sorry to hear of Kathy s passing I had no idea way to young sorry

Condolence from Donna Beuerman on May 12th, 2025 1:58 PM

Dear Ron & Family:

I’m so sorry to hear about Kathy’s passing. She was such a lovely lady and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May all your special memories of Kathy help you and your family through this sad and difficult time.

Condolence from Larry &Elaine East on May 12th, 2025 2:22 PM

Our condolences to RON and family ,

Condolence from Doug and Anne McGregor on May 12th, 2025 2:27 PM

Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Cherish all of your memories and they will become treasures in your heart forever.
Doug and Anne McGregor

Condolence from Pauline Christensen, Ingolf christensen on May 12th, 2025 3:18 PM

Our deepest sympathy to you and the family

Condolence from Ron Christensen on May 12th, 2025 3:55 PM

I am so sorry to hear this devastating news. Ron and all of your family are in our prayers.

Condolence from Joyce Ribey on May 12th, 2025 4:01 PM

I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to Ron, Jen & Rick and family and Mike. This is a sad time for all of you. Also thinking of the rest of the friends and relatives grieving her death. May Kathy rest in peace after a long illness. I am thankful to have sat with her a while ago at a family’s celebration of life. God bless all of you.

Condolence from Lois Aubrey on May 12th, 2025 5:06 PM

Ron and Family
It is with great sadness to hear of cousin Kathy’s passing. I along with my brothers Roy Ron Larry and sister Dianne plus Janet are sending you our condolences during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you
Lois

Condolence from Mark &Kathy Smith on May 12th, 2025 5:24 PM

Ron and family

We are very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing know that we are thinking of you ..With Sympathy Mark &Kathy.

Condolence from Jason Hulzebos on May 12th, 2025 5:31 PM

Sorry for your loss, it’s Jason Hulzebos from Blyth, Ontario I know Wayne and Ruth Hulley from Londesborough.

Sincerly, Jason Hulzebos:

Condolence from Karleen & Roy Glanville on May 12th, 2025 6:05 PM

We are so sorry to hear about Kathy. May you all find comfort in your memories at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Condolence from George and Hilda Ridley on May 12th, 2025 6:36 PM

So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Our condolences to Ron and family.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Condolence from Rob Schenck on May 12th, 2025 7:52 PM

Debra and I are so sorry for your loss she was really a wonderful person.

Condolence from Laverne and Nita McClure on May 12th, 2025 7:58 PM

Ron and family Thinking of you all. All the memories made through all your years together will live on forever. Laverne and Nita McClure

Condolence from Joan and Ron Bissonnette on May 12th, 2025 8:03 PM

Mike and Family, So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Our deepest condolences.

Condolence from Rob Schenck on May 12th, 2025 8:08 PM

Ron, Debra and I are so sorry for your loss Kathy was really a wonderful person.

Condolence from Jim McNichol on May 12th, 2025 8:11 PM

We are sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She will be missed by so many people. Danica & Jim

Condolence from John and MaryLou Driscoll on May 12th, 2025 9:19 PM

Our heartfelt condolences to Ron and family, and the Dalton, McClure families. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace.
John and MaryLou Driscoll

Condolence from Ken and Jannette Stoll on May 13th, 2025 7:57 AM

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

Condolence from Liz (Pryce) Jenkin on May 13th, 2025 8:44 AM

My Condolences to Kathy’s family.

Kathy and I went to Cavan together and grew up in the same hamlet. She helped me keep in touch with friends that we met or knew through school and child hood.

I will miss our FB chats and yard sale meetings.

RIP Kathy

Condolence from Carol (Dale) and Dave McClure on May 13th, 2025 1:08 PM

Our sincere condolences sent to your family on the passing of Kathy. I have known Kathy for many years from public school. I will miss her FB postings, she always kept us up to date. She will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Peter & Frances Kling on May 13th, 2025 1:35 PM

Sorry to hear this sad news.
Our condolences to you Ron and all the family.

Condolence from Andy and Janet Brown on May 13th, 2025 4:24 PM

Ron and family, our sincere condolences at the passing of your loved one. May she Rest In Peace.

Condolence from David Reid on May 14th, 2025 9:31 AM

My condolences to the Ward and Dalton Families

Condolence from Joyce & Ron Oliver on May 14th, 2025 12:17 PM

We are sadden to hear of Cathy’s passing. Our condolence to Ron and his family, also the Dalton & McClure’s. I have many childhood memory’s when we where kids.
Joyce & Ron Oliver

Condolence from Stewart Glousher on May 14th, 2025 1:23 PM

Ron and family. We are very sorry for your loss. Cherish all of your memories. So glad I had a nice visit with Kathy at Ron’s mom’s celebration of life. Stewart and Sharon Glousher.

Condolence from Marie Leonhardt & Jack Legg on May 14th, 2025 3:13 PM

My sincere condolences to the Families.

Condolence from Edie and Laurence Taylor on May 14th, 2025 3:39 PM

Sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy , Laurence lived around the corner from the Dalton Family!
Thinking
of everyone Edith and Laurence Taylor

Condolence from Judy Beuerman on May 14th, 2025 5:36 PM

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ron, Jenny and Rick and family, Mike and extended families. We enjoy talking to Kathy when we would see her in Seaforth and also all Kathy’s postings on facebook they were very interesting. Heaven has gain angel Sincerely Warren and Judy Beuerman

Condolence from Gary and Dianne Bennett on May 14th, 2025 7:08 PM

Gary and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy on Kathy’s passing. She will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Neil Dolmage on May 15th, 2025 4:37 PM

Our sincere condolences Ron and all the extended family on Kathy,s passing. Neil has good memories growing up as a neighbour with the Dalton family. Cherish all the Good memories created over the years.

Neil & Loretta Dolmage

Condolence from David and Patti Kinsman and Family on May 15th, 2025 6:28 PM

Very, very sorry to have heard the sad news.
we are thinking of all of you. Will miss her genuine smile. Hope the good memories will bring you strength.

Condolence from Keith & Gloria Wilbee on May 15th, 2025 9:06 PM

Our deepest sympathy Ron on Kathy’s passing. Thinking of you.

Condolence from Nick and Joan Whyte on May 16th, 2025 1:18 PM

Our Deepest Sympathy Ron and Families. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Nick and Joan Whyte

Condolence from Joyce Braecker on May 17th, 2025 10:30 AM

So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Dené on May 17th, 2025 11:47 AM

Mike, Ron, Jennifer and Family,
We are saddened at the loss of your Mom/Wife. Know that our heartfelt condolences and uplifting prayers are said for you all at this time.
Gary and Dené Coombs

Condolence from Pat Stewart on May 17th, 2025 7:11 PM

Ron and family so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing I will miss her on Facebook I didn’t know she was. Sick It was a real shock to hear

Condolence from Marlene (Dolmage) Anderson on May 17th, 2025 8:27 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We where childhood friends who lived next door to each other’s families. Many good times with her and her older sister and brother. Didn’t know how good we had it back then. Rest in peace Kathy.

Condolence from Bill & Darlene Nater on May 18th, 2025 2:49 PM

Dear Ron & family: Deepest sympathy on the passing of Kathy. Sincerely, Bill & Darlene (Davidson) Nater.

Condolence from Keith Murray and Cindy Partridge on May 29th, 2025 9:49 PM

We are sorry to hear of Kathy’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time

Condolence from Marion McCallum & Merv Soleski. on June 1st, 2025 4:36 PM

So sorry to hear of my friends passing. We were “partner’s in crime” back in our school days. Condolences to Ron & family. Kathy will be missed.

Condolence from Joy & Doug Elliott on June 1st, 2025 8:19 PM

Our condolences to Ron & family
Kept in touch with Kathy over the years

Saddened to hear this news
Kathy kept me informed of all surrounding news and events but not of herself. Cherish your loving memories.

Condolence from Carlyle and Penny Meikle on June 2nd, 2025 6:56 PM

Sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Condolence from Jim and Patsy Minielly on June 3rd, 2025 3:51 PM

Ron and family,
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing.
We send our deepest sympathies.

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