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Beverly A. Gardner, 76, of Gasport, New York, passed away on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. She was born on Saturday, July 19th, 1947 in Lockport, New York to Donald A. Saxton and Helen S. (Myers) Saxton.
Beverly was predeceased by her parents and sister Barbara Edmister
Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Thomas J. Gardner, of Gasport, New York; children Dawn M. Dyson, Thomas A. (Gen Lee) Gardner, Laura L. Gardner, Joshua J. (Shauna) Gardner; grandsons, Lucas Gardner and Miles Dyson; brother-in-law Steven Edmister; several nieces and nephews.
Beverly enjoyed walking, being outside, all animals, crocheting and knitting.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Best Friends Animal Society at 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741-5000.
A Celebration of Beverly's life will be held at the Gasport Fire Dept. on Saturday March 30, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 pm.
Beverly's arrangements are in the care of Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home at 38 State St. Middleport, NY 14105.
To share a special memory of Beverly, please visit: mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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38 State St., Middleport, NY 14105
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