35 | durhamregion.com | This Week | Thursday, December 1, 2022 | SCHAD, Fern C ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ In her 100th year, Fern Catherine Schad passed peaceful in her sleep on Sunday November 20th, at Golden Plough Lodge nursing home. Fern was born on June 1, 1923, in Toronto, ON. She is now reunited with her beloved late husband, Richard Gordon Schad, who predeceased her in 1997. Richard and Fern were married in 1942 and celebrated 55 years together. Survived by her four children, Carolyn Rienstra (Luke), Kathryn Besco (Randolph), Darlene Byng, Gordon (Patrice), 14 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister, Welma (Jack). Fern was a founding member of Westminster United Church in Whitby and was an active and committed member of the congregation until her passing. A funeral service for Fern will be held Friday, November 25, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Westminster United Church, 1850 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. A burial at mount lawn cemetery will occur Monday, November 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Fern has requested any donations in her memory be forwarded to Westminster United Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at oshawafuneralservices.com for the Schad family. LAW, Charlotte Geen (37 year employee of RBC) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Peacefully, after a short illness, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, at age 69. Charlotte (nee Carnegie), dearly loved wife of David LeBlanc of Kirkfield. Loved mother of Erica and her husband Jesse of Little Britain, Emily LeBlanc and Gord of Courtice, Aaron LeBlanc and Joanna of Bowmanville, and Stepmother of Rebecca Gunness and her husband Vern. Loving grandmother of Logan, Noah, Josh, Brittney, Haley and Alivia. Dear sister of Bob Carnegie and his wife Marg, Richard Carnegie and his wife Barbara, Jayne and her husband Bob Parry, and Martha (deceased) and her husband Heiner Vick. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. The family of Charlotte Law will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985- 2171) on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2 - 4 p.m. Private family interment at Prince Albert Pine Grove Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at waggfuneralhome.com MAGGS, Joan Dorothy (Nee Creary) March 5, 1931 - Nov 21, 2022 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With sad hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Joan Maggs, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Born in Toronto ON, daughter of Walter and Dorothy Creary, Joan had one brother Ross who predeceased her. Joan was a distinguished student and athlete at Harbord Collegiate and received a Bachelor of Phys Ed from University of Toronto in 1952. In high school, she participated each year in Gilbert and Sullivan musicals, as she loved to sing. She worked as a lifeguard and her university summers were spent as the director of aquatics at Camp Winnebago. Moving to teach in the Phys Ed program at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, she was the coach of the synchronized swim team. She met and married Roger, a divinity student at Emmanuel College. Roger's career took them to parishes in Edmonton, Langley BC, and Port Coquitlam BC. During these years their children Jocelyn (Al), Greg (Virginia), Valerie, and Barry (Diane) were born. In 1972, the family moved to Toronto to pursue educational goals. Joan received a B.Ed. and embarked on a teaching career while Roger became a hospital chaplain. Joan later completed a M.Ed. at York University during her summers. Joan retired from teaching in 1996 after 22 years in a career that she loved. In retirement Joan and Roger travelled extensively and Joan continued to be active at St. Johns Port Whitby especially as a choir member, in the 420 RAF Golden Wing, and the University Women's Club. For many years, Joan volunteered at the Oshawa General Hospital. Joan maintained many lifelong friendships through the years. Her kind and sweet nature was appreciated by all. But she loved a good laugh! The family welcomed seven grandchildren (Alexander), Madeline, Elizabeth, Leslie, Elliot, Natalie and Connor. With the help of Valerie, Joan and Roger were able to remain in their own home until four months ago, even through the difficult times of Covid lockdowns. Recently, health challenges made this difficult. Celebration of Life to be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721 -1234) on Dec 9, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation at 12:30 and a reception at 2:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca (Barry died in 2019 of cancer) OR Debra Canada debracanada.org (Alexander died in 2005 from Epidermolysis bullosa) Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com HARDY, Donald James (1930 - 2022) (General Motors Retiree - 31 years) ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ With heavy hearts the family of Donald James Hardy announces his peaceful passing on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at Glen Hill Strathaven, Bowmanville, with family and staff at his bedside. In his 93rd year, Donald was predeceased by his wife Irma of 59 years. Devoted father of Kathryn (Joachim) and loving grandfather of Luke. Dear brother of Jean. Don was predeceased by his sister Myrtle and brothers Ronald, James and Gordon. He is fondly remembered by family and friends. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the dedicated and loving staff of Strathaven and the friends he made at the home. Due to an upswing in virus activity, a private service and interment was held at Bowmanville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Durham Region Hospice - Capital Campaign https://durhamregionhospice.c a/ would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Oshawa Funeral Home. A gentle, kind and caring man. GOULDBURN, Audrey Elizabeth ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Audrey Elizabeth Gouldburn passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, in her 98th year at White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence, Courtice. Born in Toronto in1925 to parents Ernest and Jessie Knaggs, Audrey was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Robert Leslie Gouldburn, and sister Norma Seneco. Loving mother of Robert Gouldburn, Susan Spence, and son-in-law Dean Spence. Sister-in-law to Bill and Beth Gouldburn. Audrey was a long-standing member of St. Matthew's Church in Oshawa. Relatives and friends are invited to attend at M c I N TO SH-A ND E R SON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 2 p.m., until the time of service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Donations in memory of Audrey to a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com OBITUARIES | REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY Always so good, unselfish and kind none on this earth your equal I'll find. A loving person, so gentle and kind; what a wonderful memory you left behind. Long days, long nights, you bore your pain. To wait for a cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took you home and gave you rest. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. And while you lie in peaceful sleep, your memory we shall always keep. 1-800-263-6480 classifieds@metroland.comCLASSIFIEDS OBITUARIES | ANNOUNCEMENTS | JOBS | MARKETPLACE