Myrtle F. Gardner

Myrtle F. Gardner obituary

Myrtle F. Gardner

Myrtle Gardner Obituary

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Myrtle F. Gardner, 91, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was the loving wife of Leonard Gardner. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Cartwright) White.

Myrtle was the Owner Operator of Floral Memories in Warwick for many years.

Besides her husband Myrtle is survived by her loving children, Lou Ann Cooper, Ralph King, Randy King, and Renee DiMauro, and a stepdaughter Karen Gardner. She was the mother of the late Linda King. She was the loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Charles White, Samuel White, Allison White, George White, and Mary Lou Kiefer.

A visitation will be held on Saturday July 5, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park Cemetery, Warwick.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home

1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888

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