John H. Ward passed away at Newport Hospital on February 1, 2017 at the age of 62.Born in Newport, RI, on November 25, 1954, he was the son of Margaret B. (Yeomans) Ward of Middletown, RI and the late John Daniel Ward, Jr.John was a very kind and caring person who would do anything for anyone when he could. He was also a collector of many different kinds of trinkets. He was the brother of Rebecca A. Knight and her husband Larry of Jamestown, RI, Dorothy A. Coelho of Tiverton, RI, Robert D. Ward and his wife Debbie of Fall River, MA and the late Richard J. Ward.He also leaves behind eight nieces and nephews and six great nieces and nephews.John was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his many friends.Visiting hours are omitted and a memorial service will be held at a later date.