Samuel M. Ward

Samuel M. Ward of Trumansburg passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the age of 80.

Sam was born in Ithaca on August 17, 1944. He worked as a carpenter in the Trumansburg area for Willy Elder, Don Harner, Jim Stevens, and Herb Austic. He often helped out at the Interlaken Sportsmen’s Club where he was a lifetime member, South Seneca Sportsmen’s Club and Trumansburg American Legion. Sam was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

He is survived by his three children, Chad Ward, Douglas (Kim) Ward, and Brenda (Thomas) Stevens; three grandchildren, Dusty (Jim) Snyder, Kayla (Jake) Grosz, and Talon Stevens; three great grandchildren, Wynter Snyder, Chelsea Grosz, and Willow Snyder; three siblings, Larry Ward, Ralph (Bev) Ward, and Nancy Ward; cousins, David (Ruthann) Knapp and Donnie (Jill) Knapp; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth and Alfred Ward; mother, Ethel Ward; aunt, Alice Ward; and brothers, Bob and Jim Ward.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00pm at the American Legion Post 770 in Trumansburg.