Edward Gartner

Edward R. Gartner ABINGDON, Va. Edward R. Gartner, 90, beloved husband of Lucy Hughes Gartner and the late Dorothy Steele Gartner, entered into eternal life on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, in Bristol Tennessee. Born and educated in Little Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank and the late Frances (Hodnik) Gartner. He was a graduate of the Albany Business College. Ed was chief of general scheduling at the Watervliet Arsenal Production, Planning and Control Division, and employed there for over 30 years until retiring in 1973. He loved the game of tennis and was the Troy City Tennis Champion on two different occasions. He also loved the game of golf and scored his first hole in one at the age of 80. He loved music, playing the organ, piano and many other instruments. He loved traveling, gardening and most importantly spending quality time with his loving family. Ed was formerly active in the Waterford C.Y.O. and the recipient of the Pro Deo et Juventute Award from the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese. He was a former life member of the Waterford Knights of Columbus. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his loving children, Shirley (John) Darbyshire of Latham and Joan (Robert) Matusiak of Loudonville; his sister, Frances Tibbetts of Little Falls. He was the cherished grandfather of Cheryl Cornett, Laurie Mitchell, Gail Rawson, J. Michael Darbyshire, Nancy MacLagger and Carin Darbyshire; great-grandfather of Jillian and John Rawson, Averi Darbyshire and Cammie Cornett. He is also survived by his wife's children, Kyle Hughes, Linda Singleton and Gary Hughes; also by several nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Frank and Joseph Gartner. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Calling hours will be private at the convenience of the family at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Latham, N.Y. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. In memory of Ed, contributions to St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110 would be appreciated. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com