David William Hardy

Tuesday, June 10th, 1941 - Thursday, November 14th, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of David Hardy at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the age of 83 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.

David leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Margaret Hardy (Temple), originally from Copper Cliff, Ontario; his loving daughter Elaine and son-in-law Paul Lowes of Toronto; three devoted grandchildren, Brooklin, Cameron, and Dawson; and his dear daughter-in-law Tamara Hardy of Whitby. He will also be missed by cousins and his brother Chris Hardy and family in England.

He is predeceased by his beloved son Michael Hardy, who died earlier this year.

David was born in England and emigrated to Canada with his mom (Alice Oates) and step-dad at the age of 12. He attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan, where he was trained as an electrical engineer, and he spent his career working at General Motors in Oshawa. He and Margaret had a house built on Garden Street North in Whitby where they raised their family.

In retirement, Dave spent many happy and fulfilling hours volunteering at the Canadian Tank Museum. As retirees, he and Margaret also enjoyed many trips, in their fifth wheel trailer and overseas.

One of David’s greatest sources of joy was the family cottage. With help from family, David and Margaret built the cottage shortly after getting married. David enjoyed continually tinkering with and improving the cottage and property. The cottage has throughout the years been, and remains, a very special gathering place for family and friends.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, and a wonderful friend to many, David will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation could be made.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.