HAVERHILL - Ann B. (Ward) Garrity, 79 of Haverhill and formerly of Methuen died peacefully on Saturday November 14, 2009 at her home with her family by her side.
Born and educated in Methuen, she graduated from the Edward F. Searles High School. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, Scrabble, reading and playing computer games. She especially enjoyed music and was an avid sports fan.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Donald F. Garrity and is survived by her children, Judith Stella and her husband Ronald of Derry, NH, Tammy Garrity of Haverhill, MA, Donald Garrity and his wife Linda of Pelham, NH, William Garrity of Newburyport, MA and James Garrity and his wife Kathleen of Haverhill, MA.
Sisters Rita Stepanian of Methuen, MA and Mary Faucher of Belgrade, ME.
Grandchildren Steven Stella of Hollywood, CA, Joseph Stella of Derry, NH, Christian, Meghan and Daniel Garrity all of Haverhill, MA.
ARRANGEMENTS: Memorials can be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice 360 Merrimack St. BLDG 9 Lawrence, MA 01843 or to The American Lung Association of Massachusetts 1 Abbey Lane Middleboro, MA 02346. At the families request all services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence Street Methuen, MA 01844. To send an online condolence visit pollardfuneralhome.com