Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on January 14th, at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa in her 86th year.Beloved wife of the late Réal Robitaille.Loving mother of Carole, Gerald (Debbie), Denis, Larry (Michelle) and Claudette.Proud grandmere to Robert, Renée, Darryl and Meia, Kara, Curtis and Jessica, great grandmere of ten and great great grandmere of four. Survived by her youngest brother Gerard.Fern will be dearly remembered by all of her extended family and friends.Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME , 847 King Street West, Oshawa (905-721-1234) on Friday, January 19th, from 2:00 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Lakeridge Health Foundation – Kidney Care Clinic would be greatly appreciated.