Holly Gardner Obituary
Holly was born in Massena, New York on September 12, 1964 to Patrick and Mary Ellen Gardner.
Holly was a 1982 St. Lawrence Central HS graduate. She went on to receive her associate's degree from Massena Business School. Later receiving her Master's degree in Human Services from Capella University. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, beach trips, spending time with her animals, music and dancing. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by Father, Patrick J. Gardner; maternal grandparents, Artel and Lorence Major; paternal grandparents, George and Mabel Gardner.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Gardner; daughter, Alissa Gardner; sister, Heather (Terry) Francis; brothers, Chris (Kelly) Gardner and Heath (Zuri) Gardner; as well as nieces, Hanna (Adam) Epstein; Heidi (Michael) Wester; and Athena Gardner; nephews, Jebidiah Euto and Devon (Nicole) Euto; many cousins and long time family friends, Thomas and Christine Saccone.
A memorial mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church in Massena on Thursday June 20, 2024 at 10:00 am. A celebration of life/meal immediately following the mass at Am Vets, located in Massena Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of CNY.
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Brian and Mary White
June 18, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Ronald LeRoux
June 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss. From Ron and Dick LeRoux
Heck and Joanne Foisy
June 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss of Holly. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Warmly,
Heck and Joanne
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Jeffrey Gardner
June 15, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss . She was a sweet soul and 1 of the few who was nice to me in high school . Prayers and in my thoughts !
Timothy and Kimberly Whyland
June 15, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Holly was very caring and meant the world to her cousin Kimberly Belile Whyland. We will miss her greatly.
Annie Winters
June 14, 2024
Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to you, Heather and Terry, Mary Ellen and all of your family for the loss of your beloved Holly.
Bill ohern
June 14, 2024
Sorry Alissa and family. Thinking of you. Bill O´Hern
William Deshane
June 14, 2024
Thoughts and Prayers are with Holly's entire family at this time... So very sorry for your loss... William and Lisa Deshane & Family
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