Douglas Edwin Ward ’35

After a valiant five-year fight against lung cancer, Doug died Oct. 6, 1998, at home. At Princeton he majored in economics. After graduation, he joined the Newark News.

During WWII, Doug volunteered for the Navy, becoming a lieutenant (j.g.). He served on a tug and was in the Normandy invasion. After the war, he joined Ciba Pharmaceuticals of Summit, N.J., becoming director of marketing research. He retired to Normandy Beach, N.J., in 1981, wintering in Stuart, Fla.

An active member of the class, Doug was chairman of three major reunions, including the great 25th. He also was president for five years and secretary for 15. He volunteered for many other class activities. Doug was an eager surf fisherman, hauling in some big ones. He played tennis and bridge and was active in church, school, and community affairs. Doug loved Princeton and especially enjoyed football and basketball. He saw the first football game in the new stadium.

Doug married Mary Fenrick on Oct. 19, 1940, his 27th birthday--what a present! His brothers, Ernest '29 and John '37, predeceased him. Doug leaves his wife, Mary, daughters Mary, Jane, and Virginia, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. To Mary and the family, the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1935