Brenda J. Ward

June 30, 1959 - January 16, 2015

Brenda J. Brownell Ward, age 55, a resident of Edinburg died Friday January 16, 2015 from injuries sustained in a snow machine accident. She was born on June 30, 1959 in Gloversville, NY. The daughter of Ronald V. Brownell and Joan A. Burlingame. Brenda was a Northville Central School graduate class of 1977 and a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill class of 1979. She was employed as an Occupational Health Coordinator Specialist for Nathan Littauer Hospital working both in Gloversville and Perth. She was also the clerk for the zoning and planning board for the Town of Day. She was a member of the Foothills United Methodist Church in Gloversville, the Daughters of the American Revolution, an officer and Co-owner of the Brownell Tennantville Properties, the secretary of the Sacandaga Snowmobile Club and a former member of the PTO in Mayfield. Survivors include her husband John Ward of Edinburg. Her mother; Joan (Charlie) Doran of Gloversville. Her father-in-law; Jack Ward. Her children; Michael (Sarah) Ward of Gloversville, April Bassett (Jason Seeley) of Edinburg and Shawn Ward and fiancé Autumn Colson of Edinburg. One brother; Brent (Ruthmarie) Brownell of Edinburg. Nine grandchildren; Ashley and Owen Ward, Noah and Braeden Bassett, Evan and Tori Seeley and Harlow, Eastyn and Iris Ward. Several nieces, nephew, and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her father Ronald V. Brownell and mother-in-law Jean Holly Ward. Family and friends are invited to visitation hours on Wednesday January 21, 2015 at the Northville Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. where a funeral will be held on Thursday January 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. Burial will be held in the spring in Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Edinburg Vol. Emergency Squad, PO Box 904, Northville, NY 12134 or the Charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralserivce.com.