Bryden Gardner, 90, died April 29, 2023 at the Maine Veteran’s Home, Bangor. He was born in Allagash, April 17, 1933 the son of Lee Gardner, Sr. and Pearl (McBreirty) Gardner.
Bryden moved to the Bangor area during his teens. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, 1953 to 1955. Upon his return he met his wife, Mary (Leighton) Gardner, who predeceased him. They made their home in the Bangor area where they raised their 4 children; Janet Lynn Hargus, Bryden Alan Gardner and wife Susan, Vicki Marie Gardner, Randy Scott Gardner and wife Laura; 3 grandchildren, Molly Alexander, Bryden Aaron Gardner and Nicole Frost; 9 great grandchildren.
Bryden was one of 14 siblings and is survived by Roy Gardner of Allagash, Thomas Gardner of Corinth, Lucinda Crawford of Bangor, and Phyllis Craig of Brewer.
Relatives and friends are invited to call 5 pm to 7 pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor where a funeral service will be held 3 pm. Tuesday, May 9. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, following the service.
Those wishing to remember Bryden in a special way may contribute in his memory to the Honor Flight, Maine Project, P.O. Box 699, Brunswick, ME. 04011-0699.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com
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Bryden moved to the Bangor area during his teens. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, 1953 to 1955. Upon his return he met his wife, Mary (Leighton) Gardner, who predeceased him. They made their home in the Bangor area where they raised their 4 children; Janet Lynn Hargus, Bryden Alan Gardner and wife Susan, Vicki Marie Gardner, Randy Scott Gardner and wife Laura; 3 grandchildren, Molly Alexander, Bryden Aaron Gardner and Nicole Frost; 9 great grandchildren.
Bryden was one of 14 siblings and is survived by Roy Gardner of Allagash, Thomas Gardner of Corinth, Lucinda Crawford of Bangor, and Phyllis Craig of Brewer.
Relatives and friends are invited to call 5 pm to 7 pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor where a funeral service will be held 3 pm. Tuesday, May 9. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, following the service.
Those wishing to remember Bryden in a special way may contribute in his memory to the Honor Flight, Maine Project, P.O. Box 699, Brunswick, ME. 04011-0699.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com
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