Richard P. Gardner

Buzzards Bay Richard P. Gardner of Buzzards Bay and formerly of Rockland, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the age of 90. He was the husband of the late Edna (Wright) Gardner. Mr. Gardner was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the father of John Gardner of E. Bridgewater, David Gardner of Whitman, Richard Gardner, Jr. of Norwood, Brian Gardner of Hanover, Bonnie Gardner of Rockland, Beth Murphy of Hingham and the late Stephen Gardner. He also leaves 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held on Thursday, July 10th at St. Margarets Catholic Church in Buzzards Bay. Burial followed in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.