With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary “Anita” Powell on Wednesday, December 21st 2022 in Lakeridge Health Oshawa at age 96. Beloved wife of Colin Gerard (deceased 2012), Mother to Christopher (Marie), Nicholas (Jenny), Anthony (Janet). Eight Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Anita’s greatest joy were her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, even playing hide and seek with the littles ones in her early 90.s She also loved all her little dogs and loved to garden in her younger days, always had beautiful gardens here and in England. Be at peace Anita , Mum, Nanny, Grandma.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday February 4th at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle.