Madeline Gawthrop Ward 94, of Williamstown, and formerly of Buckhannon, WV passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Harmar Place in Marietta, OH. She was born January, 11, 1918 in Buckhannon, WV to the late William and Thelma Martin. Madeline worked at Thompson’s Pharmacy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Buckhannon, WV, and also a member of Eastern Star Chapter #18 in Buckhannon. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Jones (Jack) of Williamstown, son William Gawthrop (Elizabeth Buchheister) of Oakland Twp., MI, grandchildren Clint Gawthrop (Carla) of Seattle, WA, Peter Gawthrop (Beth) of Troy, MI and Robert Gawthrop (Lindsey) of Lake Orion, MI, Matthew Jones (Valerie) and Patrick Jones (Sarah) both of Williamstown, WV, great grandchildren Lindsey and Matthew Gawthrop of MI., Abigial and Issac Gawthrop of WA, and Colin and Holly Jones of Williamstown and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Edwin Gawthrop Jr., second husband Sterling Ward, brother Earl Martin, and sisters Lou Young, Inezz Mearns, Martha Hupp and Beatrice Edmiston. A Memorial Service will be held on June 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Buckhannon, WV.The family would like to thank the staff at Harmar Place for the excellent care she received. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 42 Hart Ave. Buckhannon, WV 26201.
