Derick Michael Ward, 39, of Newport, died unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. He was born on May 11, 1984, in Newport.

Derick loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid snowmobiler, boater, swimmer, and camper. Moreover, he was a hard worker and dedicated employee, having worked his way up to longtime underground foreman for Eustis Cable Enterprises. He also worked for many years at the Eastside Restaurant.

Derick was a loving father and family member. He is survived by his son, Cullin Michael Ward; by his brother, Christopher Ward; by his father, Ronald Ward, and wife, Debbie Ward; by his mother, Lori Ward, and fiancé, Christopher Dillon, Sr.; by his grandparents, John and Sylvia Ward, Sr.; by his grandmother, Jeannine Twombly Taylor, and husband, Bernie Taylor; by his loving aunt, Susan Morin; Cullin's mother Lindsey Perkins, her brother Gregory Perkins  and their parents Mike and Crystal Perkins of Irasburg and by many members of a loving extended family on both sides. He is predeceased by his grandfather, Harold Twombly.

Derick will be remembered for his big, kind heart, hard-working nature, and desire to help anyone in need.

Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the Funeral at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday June 25, 2023 at the United Church of Newport, with Rev. Martha Peck officiating.

If friends desire, in Derick's Memory, contributions for Cullin may be made to Community National Bank C/O Shelly Lontine, 4811 US Route 5, Newport, VT 05855

Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.