Obituary of Martha Ward

We are broken hearted to announce the death of Martha (Ziegenhagen) Ward, 65, of New Britain, CT. Martha left us on Aug. 2, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT, where she battled major health issues. Martha was born and raised in New Britain and made her own family with her husband Frederick Ward, and her beloved son Joseph Ward, who was her pride and joy. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when Joey needed her and so to, Joey and Fred for her. She was a loving, caring and always giving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She had been employed in Food Service at Central Connecticut State University. Martha is survived by her husband Frederick Ward, her son Joseph Ward, brother Michael Ziegenhagen, Sr. and his wife Margaret of New Britain, two nephews, Michael Ziegenhagen, Jr. and his wife Hillary of Hudson, New York, Brian Ziegenhagen and his wife Kelly (Bristol) of Avon and a niece Katie Adams and her husband Alex of West Hartford, CT, three great nephews Wyatt Ziegenhagen and Samuel and Dean Bristol, and a great niece Lucy Adams; two cousins, William Ziegenhagen and wife, Deb of Colchester, CT and Rosemarie Pelletier of Plainville, CT. We all want to thank the doctors and nurses, CNA’s, café buddies and all who lovingly cared for Martha. Friends and family are invited to a Prayer Service on Saturday (Aug 6th) at 10:00 AM at the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, 1141 Stanley Street New Britain. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 AM.