MIDDLETON- Mr. Earl A. Ware, 96 of Middleton beloved husband of the late Tynne (Rubchinuck) Ware, passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, at Beverly Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Fred and Edith (Carr) Ware. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Danvers High School. Earl continued his education receiving his Associates Degree in Accounting from Bentley College.

An honorably discharged veteran, Mr. Ware proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII receiving several medals and commendations for his brave service.

Earl and Tynne built their home in Middleton, where they started their family legacy.

A strong work ethic was at the core of Earl's beliefs, he began his career as a manager for First National Supermarkets for several years and then chose to take a job with H.P Hood and became a beloved Milkman for several more years. He later drove a bus for ABC Bus Lines and retired from Bostik as a Watchman after many years of service. Following retirement Earl began a second career at Hawkes Auto Parts where he worked for an additional 20 years, retiring for the second time well into his nineties.

His work ethic was only surpassed by his love for his family, they were his passion, and he worked hard every day to provide for them. He enjoyed the simple life and was happiest when surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He could be stern but was always fair, he had a great sense of humor and loved to entertain family and friends with his many stories. Earl enjoyed going to the White Mountains with Tynne. He was a member of the Amity-Mosaic Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Danvers for many years and was generous with his time helping others. He will be fondly remembered for his devotion to family, work and community and will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Surviving Earl are his daughters, Janice Harlow and her husband Joe of Haverhill, Lisa Corso and her husband James of Kingston, NH, his sons, Leslie Ware and his wife Linda of Salem, NH, Barry Ware and his wife Arlene of Newton, NH and David Ware and his wife Laurie of Amesbury, his 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, his brother Roland Ware of Raymond, NH and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson Brian Ware.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral service which will be held in O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., DANVERS on Monday, November 7 ^th at 10 A.M. Burial is private. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Sunday, November 6 ^th from 2 to 6 P.M. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Earl's memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, Ma 01923. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

Kaplan Family Hospice House
75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers MA 01923
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