Michael Gardner Obituary

Gardner, 53 MILFORD - Michael Cornell Gardner passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 in Okla. Mr. Gardner was born in Ossining N.Y., the son of the late Cornell and Doris (Stevens) Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a truck driver for Baggett Trucking for the past 10 years. He liked to fix motorcycles, play video games, and loved to drive his 18 wheeler and eat. Mr. Gardner is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Robbin A. (Yoder) Gardner; daughter, Jennifer M. Moyer and husband Eric of Harrington; daughter, Jacqueline L. Soriano and husband TJ of Felton; sister, Lynne Cook and Husband Charlie of Md.; grandchildren, Alaura Joyce Soriano, Damion Joaquin Soriano and Evan Joel Moyer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 in the chapel of Berry -Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front St., Milford, De. Immediately following the Memorial Service a Celebration of Life will be held at the Harrington Moose Lodge #534, Rt. 13 N., Harrington. The family requests no flowers for the service, however donations may be sent to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.

Published by Delaware State News on Jan. 23, 2013.
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Jenn and family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all through this difficult time.
Love,
Linda and Peter

Linda Capone

January 26, 2013

Jenn, Praying for your peace and comfort.

Tonya Guinn

January 24, 2013

Praying for you and your family, Jenn.

Lisa E

January 24, 2013

You were one of the kindest people I ever knew. Your smile would light up any room. I am thankful for the time we had together and I can't wait to see you again one day. I'll never forget you Uncle Mike. Love always.

Tawny Greene

January 23, 2013

Robin and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of Michael. You are all in our prayers. I can't imagine losing someone so close to you so unexpectedly. Janet and Jeff Rettig

January 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,Robbin.

Alice Goulet (Harvey) & Family

January 23, 2013

Robbin,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the fact that as long as people who knew and loved him still walk this earth, he will never truly be gone.

Rick Carey

January 23, 2013

Wishing your family peace... Special hug to Jenn and Evan.

Lisa Perelli

January 23, 2013

Thoughts and prayers going out for you.

Ed & Janice Wagner

January 23, 2013

You were a great guy and the best brother in law. Love you very much and will miss all the fun and kidding around we had. I'll never forget your smile and big heart. Love you Donna

Donna Smith

January 23, 2013

Evan says he misses his pop pop. I love you and miss you terribly. I know you are Evans and mine own personal Guardian Angel!

Jenn Moyer

January 23, 2013

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