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Ronald Gardner Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gilberte Robert.
Mr. Gardner served as a Deputy State Marshall for the Rhode Island State Marshall's Office until his retirement. A United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, Sgt. Gardner served with the 3d Amtrac Bn, 3r Marine Division and was the recipient of the Naval Commendation Medal with Combat V, Two Purple Hearts, and numerous other awards. He served Honorably from 1967-1973. He was a member of the R.I. Emerald Society, V.F.W. Post 2812, Fraternal Order of Police #24, and the Marine Corps League.
He was the loving father of Michelle M. Gardner of West Greenwich and Ronald L. Gardner, Jr. of Coventry. Cherished grandfather of six and a late grandchild.
His Funeral Service will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial, with military honors, will follow in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 6-8 p.m. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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6 Entries
Laraine Moone
July 8, 2008
Charlene, Michelle, and Ron,
So Sorry for your loss. Ronnie is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You.
Love,
Laraine
Elaine
July 7, 2008
Charlene, We were sorry to hear of your loss.
Cousins...Helen (Fontes) Lester and Elaine (Vezinho) Bonaccorsi
Janelle(Lunsford)
July 6, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss Charlene and Family. My prayers are with you... Briona loved him very much. Zak did too even though he did not see him. God Bless you and your family. He will be MISSED!!!!!
Linda and Dick Lawson
July 5, 2008
Charlene
We were so sorry to hear the news about Ron. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl & Stas
July 5, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. I love Ronnie and he will
be in my heart forever and always
Melinda Machado
July 5, 2008
Sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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