Obituary of Horace Gardner

GARDNER, Rev. Horace Frederick ?쳌 83, Kentville, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2010, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Leonardville (Deer Island), N.B. on December 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Albert and Mabel (Tewksbury) Gardner. Rev. Gardner taught High School math and sciences for 25 years in New Brunswick and Quebec. He entered into ministry in later years and was pastor for over 30 years with Baptist Convention's in Dixville Baptist Church, Quebec, Wentworth United Baptist Church, Westchester United Baptist Church, Bay View (Port Maitland) United Baptist Church, Beaver River United Baptist Church, Sandford United Baptist Church, Port Bickerton United Baptist Church and, after his retirement continued to preach in Black River United Baptist Church. He was married to his wife, Marie, of almost 54 years, caring with patience and love for her during a lengthy illness. Rev. Gardner was very active in The Gideon's for over 30 years. He enjoyed music and taught himself to play the violin. He is survived by his daughter, Donna (John) Neufeld, Burns Lake, B.C.; son, Rodney (Luz-Maria), Kamloops, B.C.; grandchildren, Jonathan (Becky) Neufeld, Abbotsford, B.C.; Sharon (Travis) Galbraith, Edmonton, Alta.; Jeremy Neufeld, Burns Lake, B.C.; Brian Gardner and Lindsay Gardner both of Kamloops, B.C.; step grandchildren, Israel (Zaira) Romo Cuesta, Mexico City; Pauline Romo Cuesta, Kamloops, B.C.; great-grandchildren, Julian, Lyla and Anna Neufeld, Abbotsford, B.C.; Gabriel and Ryder Galbraith, Edmonton, Alta.; step great-grandchildren, Isaac, Ian Romo Treso; brother-in-law, Rev. Waldo (Helen) Elliott, Canning; sister, Edna McGinty, Moncton, N.B.; very special friend, Edith Wickens and her son, Chris and daughter, Carol-Ann; nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Helena Marie (Keith) Gardner; sister, Mildred Elliott. He loved and served his Saviour Jesus Christ throughout his life and the family is greatly comforted that he is now forever with Him. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 3 in H. C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Kentville. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 4 in Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, 539 Aldershot Rd., Kentville with Rev. Thelma McLeod officiating. Burial with be in Riverbank Cemetery, Riverbank N.B. at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Annapolis Valley Gideon's. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of H. C. Lindsay Funeral Home, 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville, B4N 2K5. Cards of sympathy or donations in memory may be made to this address or on-line at: www.lindsayfuneralhome.ca