Barbara J. Clark Ward of Holland died peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on the anniversary of her birth, Tuesday, October 18 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

She was the beloved wife of 33 years to Timothy P. Ward, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa, Barb was the daughter of Dorothy A. Dwyer Clark and the late William Clark.

Barb has been a resident of Holland and a dedicated parishioner of St. Bede the Venerable Church for 18 years.

Besides her passion for nurturing her family, friends, and patients, Barb enjoyed talking, long days on the beach, learning, attending theater with her girlfriends, Irish dancing, collecting knick-knacks, and serving her community. She shared her peaceful heart with each person she met.

In addition to her loving husband and mother, Barbara is survived by her 4 devoted children: Breanne A., Timothy P. Jr., Ryan T. and Shane C. of Holland. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Rich, Bob, and W. Scott Clark, 16 brothers and sisters- in-law, 26 nieces and nephews, and 14 great nieces and nephews.

All who were touched by Barb are invited to share in the celebration of her life on Friday evening, October 21 from 7:00 to 9:00PM and Saturday, October 22 from 8:45 to 9:45AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) in Richboro and to attend her celebratory Mass 10:30AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Alex’s Lemonade Stand (http://www.alexslemonade.org/contribute).