EPSOM - Madelyn Ward, 77 of Epsom, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Epsom Healthcare surrounded by her family. Born on May 21, 1939 in Lake Charles, LA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Benton Worthy and Eva (Roderick) Worthy. Madelyn was a homemaker who was devoted to her husband and children. She loved collecting dolls and clocks and enjoyed wearing jewelry and going shopping. Besides her parents, Madelyn was predeceased by a daughter, Diana Cheryl Dietlein, in 1967 as well as a brother, Donald Gene Worthy, and a sister, Earleen Green Smith. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lawrence "Larry" Tilton Ward of Epsom; sons, David Karl Dietlein and his wife Karen of Woodbridge, VA, Darrel Richard Dietlein and his wife Karen of Franconia, NH; daughters, Deborah Anne Foch of Upper Marlboro, MD, Donna Susan Wilson and her husband Daniel of Columbia, CT, Julie Susan Ward of Epsom, NH, and Nancy Elizabeth Swett and her husband Daniel of Chichester, NH; stepchildren, Samuel Ward of Concord, NH, Shannon Bryant and her husband Robert of Fremont, NH, and Sandborn "Sandy" Ward and his wife Diane of Litchfield, NH; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at McClary Cemetery in Epsom. The Still Oaks Funeral and Memorial Home in Epsom is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like donations to be sent to the Concord SPCA in lieu of flowers. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.stilloaks.com

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