Avis de décès de Edna-M. Gardner - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

SCHENECTADY Edna M. (Simmons) Gardner, 96, of Parkland Garden Apartments, died peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, with special friends surrounding her. Edna was born in Schenectady, N.Y., a daughter of the late Edward and Luella Clement Simmons. She lived in Scotia for over 50 years, during which time she was an active member of the Scotia Methodist Church. She graduated from Scotia High School and completed some courses at Spencer Business School, New Paltz Normal School and New York State College for Teachers. She worked for 17 years as secretary to the Scotia superintendent of schools and later as secretary to the board of education as well. After the war was over in 1945, she married George Foskett Gardner, an engineer. She then did volunteer work as a Red Cross nurses aid and as secretary to Schenectady UNESCO Council during its existence in Schenectady. In 1956, with her husband George, they formed Gardner Associates, Inc., makers of measuring instruments, and later moved the corporation to Carman Road in Guilderland, where the residence and corporation remained until 1994 when her husband died. While at this location, she became a member of the Lynnwood Reformed Church and, for 10 years served, on the Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Auxiliary. Survivors include two nephews, Willard Carey of Neptune, N.J. and Frank Carey of West Melbourne, Fla.; two nieces, Margery Feitig of Lebanon, Pa. and Lucille Gardner of East Haddam, Conn.; dear friend of Jean Dean and Suzanne DiBartolomeo and her special angels, Katy Ayers, Patty Buchalski, Virginia Catalfamo, Linda Clifford, Clare Durant, Annete Liszewski, Thelma Cuff, Linda DiLorenzo and Dorina Radu. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Robert Simmons and Elmer Eugene Simmons and one sister, Mary Carey. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Lynnwood Reformed Church, Carman Road, Guilderland. Sharing memories of her life will be celebrated at Parkland Garden Apartments, 325 Kings Road, Schenectady on Monday, March 13, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions in Edna's name may be made to the Lynnwood Reformed Church, 3714 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303 or Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.