GARDINER, Charles Graham DVM. - On June 11, 2008 Graham passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Greater Niagara General Hospital at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Betty for 51 years. Dear father of Gerry and his wife Sharon of Wilno, Greg of Niagara Falls and Brenda Bandiera and her husband Paul of Oakville. Proud Papa of Andra and Keenan Gardiner and Nicholas, Samantha and Spencer Bandiera. Loving brother of Valerie and her husband Bill Fox of Flamborough and Norma and her husband John Gilmour of Puslinch. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Graham graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph in 1959. He owned and operated Bridgeview Pet Care for over 20 years and he was Commission Veterinarian for over 30 years at Fort Erie Race Track. His fondness of Horses also included ownership of several Standardbred race horses. Graham was a great golfer and enjoyed playing Old-timers Hockey. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will take place on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Southminster United Church, 6801 Hagar Street, where he was a member. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Southminster United Church or to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. On-line guest-register at www.morganfuneral.com 11127413