Marie died in Niagara Falls on Feb 13, 2024 in her 86th year with family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband Joe Gardiner and survived by her children: Barbara (Harvey) Tobey and Donald (Jinhee) Magie, grandchildren: Chris (Jessica), Anne (John-Paul), Hope, Megan (Emile), and Andrew, and great grandchildren: Andy, Madeline, Hallie, and Zoey. Marie was born and raised in Stratford as the youngest daughter of Herman and Anna (Hoffarth) Schultz. Marie was very fond of her siblings and their families: Esther (Sister Anne Marie), Jim (Grace), Bob (Bonnie), Jean (Tony), Rita (Bill), Phyllis (Vince), and Ron (Carol). Marie loved to play cards, bingo and attend family gatherings. She loved taking road trips to her hometown of Stratford to see family and friends. A graveside service will be held in the Spring to celebrate Marie’s life.
