Knox Edward Lew Ward

Infant son of Matthew Ward and Megan Irwin passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 8th, 2023 in his favorite place, safely on his mother's chest in Akron Children's Hospital.  He was born July 13, 2023 in Akron.

In addition to his parents of East Canton, he is survived by 2 sisters, Sky and Brooklynn, maternal grandparents, Mark and Donna Irwin of Carrollton, Crystal Middleton of Minerva, paternal grandparents, Dwayne Ward of Alliance, Adrienne Grabill of Beach City, great grandparents, Dale and Sue Irwin of Minerva, Ernie and Margaret Sallade of Minerva, Alberta Ward of Alliance, aunts and uncles, Kyle and Brittany (Irwin) Karlen, Lauren Ward, Omar and Jessica Faris, Dwayne Ward Jr., Alyssa Ward, Emily Stinchcomb and great aunt and uncle, Scott and Amy (Irwin) Sheehan and loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

How very quietly you tiptoed into our world,

Silently, only a moment you stayed.

But what an imprint your footprints

Have left upon our hearts.