Anne M. (Antonellis) Ward, a resident of Reading for 62 years, died at her home on June 2, 2016. She was 92 years of age. Anne was born in Medford, Massachusetts on May 31, 1924, the daughter of Joseph and Clementina (DiDomenicus) Antonellis. She graduated from Emmanuel College with a Bachelor's Degree, and earned a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. After retiring from working for an agency as a social worker, she continued in private practice until the age of 86. She was an avid traveler and took many trips to Europe in her 70's and 80's, most notably a large family trip to Italy at age 86. Anne was a longtime former member of the Young Women's League of Reading, and of Meadowbrook Golf Club. She enjoyed her work as a volunteer for the Mission of Deeds in Reading. She was also a member of St. Agnes Church in Reading.

Anne was the beloved wife of the late Robert S. Ward. Devoted mother of Robert S. Ward, Jr. and his wife Gail of Orinda, CA, Richard J. Ward of Westminster, and Elizabeth M. Ward and her husband Thomas Loughlin of Reading. Cherished sister of Joseph Antonellis of Orlando, FL, and the late Carl Antonellis and Louise Arcaro. Loving grandmother of Robert, Matthew, Brittany, Mery, Lisa, Hayley, Hannah and Emma, and loving great grandmother of Matthew. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St., (corner of Woburn St.) Reading, on Tuesday, June 7 at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Funeral home visiting hours will be held Monday from 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anne's memory to the Mission of Deeds, 6 Chapin Ave., Reading, MA, 01867.