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Allyn R. Gardner

1937 - 2018

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1937

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2018

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Allyn Gardner Obituary

Allyn R. Gardner 1937 - 2018
OLD FORGE, NY/PUNTA GORDA, FL - Allyn R. Gardner, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.
Allyn was born on October 18, 1937 in Berlin, NY, the son of Clayton and Nellie (Ward) Gardner. A licensed interior designer, Allyn owned Acorn Interiors in Clinton, NY and Punta Gorda, maintaining loyal clients over many years. Allyn was a devoted member of the Church of Good Shepherd and their day school in Punta Gorda.
Allyn will always be remembered as a kind, thoughtful and compassionate soul, bringing good cheer to all who knew him.
Surviving are his sisters-in-law, Catherine Gardner, Kinderhook, NY and Mary Gardner, TX; cousin, Helen Cox, CA; dear friends, Evie and Tom St. Dennis and their daughter, Allyn's godchild, Beth St. Dennis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Marion (Alden) Goodermote, Grace (Joe) Karweil and Lorna (Lynwood) Champine; and brothers, Howard (Alfreda) Gardner, Ward Gardner and Francis Gardner.
Arrangements are with Dimbleby Funeral Homes, Inc., 128 Fern Ave., Old Forge.
Donations may be made, in Allyn's name, to the Church of the Good Shepherd Day School at churchofthegoodshepherd [email protected].
Online tributes at www.dimblebyfh.com.

Published by The Observer-Dispatch from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2018.
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A friend to our family for 54 years, Uncle Allie's kindness, good humor and cheer will be deeply and forever missed.
Beth St. Dennis

Beth St. Dennis

March 20, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Beth St. Dennis

March 20, 2018

What fond memories my husband and I have of Allyn. He was our neighbor at the Olde Carriage House Apartments in Clinton (1979-1981). Great guy, so fun and interesting. A very kind man and a good person.

Karen Burton

March 20, 2018

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