Obituary of Gail Sheard

SHEARD, Gail (née Ferriss) December 28, 2007, loving and beloved wife of the late Terence Sheard, C.B.E., Q.C., (1985). Dear twin sister of the late Joan Hatch (H. Clifford Hatch d.), daughter of the late Kathleen and Ezra Garth Ferriss of Walkerville, Ontario. Proud and cherished aunt of Clifford Hatch (Sylvie), Gail Todgham (Doug), Mary Hatch, and Richard Hatch (Patti). She was the loving great aunt of Diane Hatch (Chris Naudie), Aurelie Bryce (Doug), Clifford Hatch (Amanda), Anne and Paul Todgham (Mary Anne), Elizabeth and Michael Stephens, Johanna and Kristofer Hatch. Dearest friend of Helen Perren. The family extends its thanks to Rolyne Gallardo and Ella Capuyan for dedicated care during the past twenty-one months. After graduating from Walkerville Collegiate, Gail enrolled in University College, University of Toronto, where she won a Reuben Wells Leonard scholarship. She graduated in 1937 with an Honours B.A. in Modern Languages alongside her beloved twin sister Joan. Her business career included advertising, script-writing, and promotion in Toronto and Ottawa. Following her marriage to Terence Sheard in 1950, Gail enjoyed an active life as a volunteer, serving 42 years as a member of the Volunteer Committee of the Art Gallery of Ontario, including 22 years as a docent in the adult education program. Gail was a member of the University Club of Toronto, and an Honorary Life member of Rosedale Golf Club, (where she was both Captain and President of the Ladies' section.) Gail Sheard was a Founder Member of the Art Gallery of Ontario, and a Lifetime Member of King's College Circle, University of Toronto. Funeral services will be held at the Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor Street E. at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2008, followed by burial in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The family invites friends to a reception at Rosedale Golf Club, 1901 Mt. Pleasant Rd. immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gail Sheard Endowment Fund for professional development of curatorial staff, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street W., Toronto M5T 1Y2, the Church of St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor Street E., Toronto M4W 1J1, or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.