Marie L. (Cavagnaro) Ward, a lifelong resident of Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 99. She was the beloved wife of the late William B. Ward Jr. and a loving mother to the late William B. Ward III, Virginia Buckley and her husband, John J. Buckley of Medford, and Christopher J. Ward of Somerville. Marie was a cherished grandmother to Suzanne B. Galusi and her husband Matthew of Melrose, Andrea B. Skutul and her husband, David C. Skutul Sr. of Stoneham, Tayla Beauregard and her husband, Jeffrey of Methuen, and Michael and Anthony Ward of Millbury. She was also a loving great-grandmother to Olivia and Sophia Galusi, David C. Jr. and Nico J. Skutul, and Mia, Ava, and Brock Beauregard.

Marie was deeply rooted in her Christian faith and devoted to her family.

Visitation will be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Wednesday morning January 15, 2025 from 9:30am - 10:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am in St. Raphael's Church, 512 High St. Medford. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.