PRENTISS — David H. Ward, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at a Bangor hospital after a long illness.

He was the son of Ruth Wallace Ward and Arnold Ward.

He was a man of many interests and talents, a mechanic and tinkerer. He loved the ocean, boats, boating and fishing. He enjoyed scuba diving, music (both listening and creating) and was a lifelong history buff. One of his favorite pastimes was exchanging jokes, good ones and bad ones.

He is survived by Dorothy L. Ward, his loving wife of 39 years; and their children, David J. Ward of Raymond and Mia L. Ward of Auburn; his sisters, Elinor Lane, Patricia Almlov and Barbara McPhee; and his children from a previous marriage, Deborah McGowan and Jackie Knoll; as well as by a large, extended family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.