Obituaries

Crazy after all these years, I miss you Bill 82ND AATW

Posted by Blair Wade Martinez on March 22, 2025

Dear Mrs. Gardner and Billy, I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Gardner's passing. He was always such a friendly, warm and kind-hearted man who made you feel like a million dollars with his smile. These pictures show me he had a wonderful family life and may you hold fast the memories. Warmly, Christine Caswell McCarron

Posted by Christine Caswell McCarron on January 10, 2017

So sorry Barbara to learn of Bill's passing. He was such a great guy, always with a joke. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Posted by Ron & Carol Bell on December 20, 2016

Growing up in Holliston, there was never a bad word ever given for Mr. Gardner. He and Barbara were wonderful people that were like second parents to me. They were always at St. Michael's and we did lots of stuff with them as families. I wish I had found out sooner about this and could have given my condolences in person, but Barbara and family, please accept my deepest regrets that I was not there with you at this time. RIP Mr. Gardner, you will always have a special place in my heart. June McGrath Jones

Posted by June McGrath Jones on December 19, 2016

My sympathies to the entire Gardner family. Mr. Gardener was a true gentleman. I'm better having known him. Karen Kilroy Mastovsky

Posted by Karen Mastovsky on December 19, 2016

Dear Barbara, Carrie, Beth and Billy ~ We are sorry we are unable to be with you, having just heard of your loss this week and are living in Newfoundland, Canada. Our deepest sympathy to all of you in this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Bill. I will never forget Bill’s love for my parents and all of our Smith family on Jennings Road. Every time I’d see him he’d ask about how my Dad or Mom were doing, and I will miss the memory of his many trips to our house to see them. After babysitting for Billy, Beth and Carrie, he would always walk me home, even though it’s such a quiet street, he wanted to make sure I was safe, and that made me feel special. Your family shared such a love for animals, like myself, and Festus was Bill’s pride and joy, as well as Broodus (or was it Ceaser). I loved coming to see all the kittens, and was glad to see Bill home so I could get a peek. I will always remember his warm welcome to try out his hammock in the backyard, and every time I’d see him in more recent years, he was never too busy to stop and talk to Paul or myself. Bill will be deeply missed by all of our family. Our sincere prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time, and pray that the Lord will strengthen you in these days. All our love, Paul and Carol Babineau

Posted by Paul Babineau on December 16, 2016

My deepest condolences to your family. I know Bill is soaring with the Eagles . It was a pleasure to have met him and hear his stories . RIP

Posted by Denise Banks on December 16, 2016

Dear Representative: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace and good memories at this difficult time. Fondly, Gloria

Posted by Gloria Craven on December 15, 2016

Dear Representative Garnder, I am so saddened to hear of your loss via the Southboro Democrat Town Committee. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessings and Hugs, Stacey Ober

Posted by Stacey Ober on December 15, 2016

Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dawn Fiori (aka Boyan)

Posted by Dawn Fiori on December 15, 2016

Barb, my sincere sympathies to you Billy, Carrie and Beth in the loss of Bill....you are all in my thoughts and know you all have wonderful nemories to cherish. My fondest memory is probably driving to Maine to close up Mainestay and stopping for breakfast at some airport diner he knew of! Thanks for that special memory Bill! Donna

Posted by Donna Maiocca on December 14, 2016