Raymond L. Ward

Raymond Leland Ward of Castro Valley died July 18. He was 82.

Ward was born Feb. 12, 1932, in San Pedro, California. He earned a degree in chemistry from UC Berkeley and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Washington University in Saint Louis. Ward worked for more than 40 years at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory prior to his retirement.

Ward is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; devoted children, Michael Ward (Katie) of San Rafael, Barbara Peters (Bill) of San Rafael, Mary Pat Fredrick (Doug) of Saratoga and James Ward (Laura) of San Francisco; and grandchildren, Bridget, Tommy, Patrick, Kevin, Mathew, Mary Elizabeth and Annie.

Friends and family are invited to a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 25, at Newman Holy Spirit Parish, 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, California. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Loaves and Fishes, Newman Holy Spirit Parish, 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley, California, 94704.