Tracey La'Mere Ware

Tracey LaMere Ware, “Tray” was born to Elijah and Mary Ganues on September 8, 1963 in New Haven, Connecticut. She transitioned this life on June 5, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Tracey was the proud mother of her son, Gregory Donnell Johnson, Jr. JR was her pride and joy. She often called him “BO” when they were having their joyous moments. On September 1, 2018, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Winston Ware, Jr. on a beautiful day in Kissimmee, Florida. She attended St. John’s Grammar and then graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar and St. Mary’s High School located in New Haven, Connecticut. Tracey received her B.S. Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Haven and a M.S. Degree in Criminal Justice from Grand Canyon University. Tracey was employed by the State of Connecticut Judicial Department as Court Clerk for 33 years. She retired on April 30, 2019. She was baptized on June 26, 1976 at Pitts Chapel U.F.W.B Church. While a member of Pitts Chapel, she sang in the Choir and was an Usher. She later became a member of Community Baptist Church. Tracey was very active in the New Haven community. She became a member of Eureka Chapter No. 2 Order of the Eastern, PHA in 1994. She served in many capacities such as; Grand Special Deputy for The Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Most Ancient Matron of Jeroham Court No. 3, Heroines of Jericho in 2004, Most Ancient Grand Matron for The Most Ancient Grand Count Heroines of Jericho for the State of CT from 2015-2016, New Haven Assembly No. 42 Order of The Golden Circle, Faith Royal Court No. 2, Order of Cyrene and Arabic Court No. 95 Auxiliary to A.E.A.O.N.M.S. She was a Board member of Sisters’ Journey for over 10-years where she served as the Transportation and Merchandise Coordinator. Also, she was on the Board of the National Breast Cancer Coalition in Washington, DC where she represented Sisters’ Journey. On December 20, 2015, Tracey became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Tau Xi Omega Chapter. She was the current Vice President in charge of Programs and was the Chair for the Casino Bus Trip and Co-Chair for the White Party. She leaves to cherish precious memories to her husband, Winston Ware, Jr., son, Gregory “JR” Johnson of New Haven, father, Elijah Ganues of New Haven and sister, Kimberly (Kendale) Chambers and a special nephew, Kendale “KJ” Chambers, Jr. of Loganville, Georgia. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Ganues. She also leaves to cherish her memories three stepchildren, Winston Ware III, Brittany Blue and Jordan Johnson. Two stepbrothers, Glenn Ellis & Isaac Canady and stepsister, Annie Cutler. She is also survived by a host of other Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.

Tracey La'Mere Ware

September 8, 1963 - June 5, 2019