January 12, 2002, husband of the late Jane (nee Bennett); dear friend of the late Nina Alice Fowler; father of Bill Gardiner of Georgia; half-brother of the late William Maynard. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda where funeral services will be held Wednesday at a time to be announced. Interment Acacia Park. Mr. Gardiner was an Aviation Technician, World War II Navy veteran and a vintage car collector.