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Rachael Gardner Obituary
Rachael's calling hours will be noon to 2 p.m. Monday (Nov. 23) at the Jarmusz Cotton Funeral Home, 26 Maple Ave., Victor. Her memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Central Western New York chapter of Nature Conservancy, 1048 University Ave., Rochester 14607 or Hospeace House, 7824 County Road 33, Naples 14512, in her memory.
Rachael spent many years working for Growmore Seed Co., a family business in Rochester and Saxby Implement in Mendon. She also was a medical secretary for doctors in the area.
Rachael is survived by her sons, William (Fay Marie) of Victor, Alan (Ardis) of Victor, Gunn (Mary Lou) of Springwater and Russell (Virginia) of Naples; companion, Richard Cowles of Penfield; grandchildren, Christopher, Jason, Marc, Trevor, Adam, Jeffrey, Cindy, Timothy and Natasha; stepgrandchildren, Todd, Julie, Karyn and James; nine great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, George G. Gardner; sisters, Gladys, Rita, Alliene, Harriett, Rilla and Charlotte; brothers, William and Harvey; and her parents, Harvey and Maria Millier.
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Scott Reed
November 23, 2009
Uncle Russ, Ginny, Cindy and Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Grandma Gardner passing.. I will cherish my memories of her at The Glen.
Love,
Scott, Kerry and Lucas
vernon bruckerhoff
November 22, 2009
Remembering you in my prayers in this most difficult time. My Sincere Sympathy. Vernon Bruckerhoff
Harold & Carolyn Herendeen
November 20, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Can't believe that Grandma Gardner won't be around when we get back from Florida. Wish we were there to express our condolences in person.
Tweed & Carolyn
Joice Reed Kelley
November 20, 2009
Russ, Ginny, Cindy, Jeffrey and all.
It's so hard to lose a parent. They're suppose to last forever..... you truly are in my prayers. God Bless. Joice
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