Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Rose Gardner Obituary
Rose Mary Gardner, age 81, of New Paltz, NY, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at home.
Mrs. Gardner was born November 7, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and the late Margaret (Schwartz) Simmons. She married Guy M. Gardner on September 28, 1952 in New Paltz, NY. She has lived in New Paltz since 1950.
Rose was a member of the Reformed Church of New Paltz, where she has served as a deacon; the American Legion Auxiliary; Ladies Guild member and past president.
She was employed by Ulster County, Kingston, NY as a computer operator.
She is survived by her husband, Guy M. Gardner; sons: Guy S. Gardner of Rexford, NY and Charles N. Gardner of Somers, NY; daughters, Patricia Snider of Colonie, NY and Cynthia Feuerman of Bethel, CT; sisters, Margaret Martin of Ocala, FL and Ruth Jenkins of Rifton, NY; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers: Charles and Frank Simmons.
Calling hours will be Monday, September 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY.
The Funeral will be Tuesday, September 23, at 10 a.m. at the Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot St., New Paltz, with the Rev. Howard B. Major III officiating. Burial will follow in New Paltz Rural Cemetery, Plains Rd., New Paltz, NY.
Memorials may be made to Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot St., New Paltz, NY 12561 or the Hospice Foundation, Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401.
Arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-255-1212. Anyone wishing to express condolences may visit www.copelandfhnp.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rose Gardner
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Rose Gardner's name
Memorial Events
for Rose Gardner
How to support Rose's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rose Gardner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
