George Ward, III
January 4, 1947 ~ April 14, 2026
Born in:
Portland, Maine
Resided in:
Westbrook, ME
WESTBROOK, MAINE – George E. Ward III, affectionately known as Skip, Skipper, and Skippa, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 14, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Portland.
Born in Portland on January 4, 1947, he was the son of George E. Ward Jr. and Phyllis (Jacobsen) Ward. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1965. Shortly thereafter, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, serving for four years, including two years in Vietnam.
Following his return home, George married his high school sweetheart, Nancy V. Jordan. Together they shared a loving marriage and built a life centered on family, raising two children.
George dedicated 24 years of service as a firefighter with the Portland Fire Department. Throughout his career, he formed lasting friendships with fellow firefighters, many of whom he considered extended family.
After his retirement from the fire department, George remained active and explored several different career paths, always valuing hard work and connection with others.
George was predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy V. Ward.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Amy Ward, and granddaughter, Kelsey Ward, of Gray; his son, Michael Ward, and his significant other, Angela, of Scarborough; his grandson, Michael, whom he raised; his significant other, Sophie; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Noah and Parker, who brought him great joy. He is also survived by his brothers, David Ward of Scarborough and Peter Ward of Bangor, along with many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in George’s memory to Portland Veterans Fire Assn., P.O. Box 1743, Portland, ME 04104.
Arrangements are under the direction of the new Conroy-Tully Walker Cremation, Funeral and Gathering Center, 300 Allen Avenue, Portland. To view his obituary or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
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May you find comfort in one another and in the memories you shared. Hold on to his “words of wisdom”, his sense of humor and love for all.
Skip was generous to a fault. Always up for a game of cards.
You lived a hard working life. Now yiu are back with your love, Nancy. Rest in peace. Big hugs.
I worked with George, Wayne True, Pat Corbett, and Brad (Neil) Martin on Engine 8, (Ladder 4) when one of those guys were on vacation. I recall going to quite a few structure fires with George and that crew and always nipping the problems quickly because of of their professional attitudes and fire fighting skills. He was a very good firefighter. My condolences to his family.
70yrs!
So many stories. So many tales.
You are genuinely loved by this family,Skip.
Going to miss you my friend.
Brian &Deb. 💔
I just heard about Skipper’s death. I was very sad to hear this news.
I lived across the street from the Wards’ from third grade until Skipper and I both married. To say he was like a brother to me is an understatement!! He even took me to a formal after an untimely break up. !!!! He would periodically call me in the midst of a Portland blizzard to help him deliver newspapers!!! So fun!!!🥴 I dragged his sorry ass home after many a skating injury, he would get stitches and my mother would remove them!!!
He spent the entire evening with me the night my mom unexpectedly passed away.
We lost touch over the years but I always loved him!!! Rest in Peace ❤️