Raymond R. Gardner's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Reading, Massachusetts

Raymond R. Gardner

March 23, 1926 - December 21, 2025 (99 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Raymond R. Gardner's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Reading, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home

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Raymond R. Gardner

March 23, 1926 - December 21, 2025 (99 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Raymond R. Gardner Obituary

The passing of Raymond R. Gardner of Reading, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 21, 2025 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond R. Gardner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Margaret I. Fraser; and his children-in-law, Bob Parsons and Brenda Gardner. He is survived by: his children, Stephen Gardner of Reading, Gloria Parsons of North Reading, Raylene Ludgate (Michael) of Brooktondale, NY, Sharon Gardner of Salem, MA, Ellen Gardner of Ygnacio, CO and Cheryl O'Toole (Peter) of Concord, CA.; his sister Beulah Griffes; and his brother-in-law Will Fraser. He is also survived by his 6 children, 17 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Raymonds memory to the First Baptist Church 45 Woburn St. Reading, MA 01867.http://www.fbcreading.org. or Northwoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT 058333 https://www.northwoodscenter.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home



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Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home
25 Sanborn St, Reading, MA 01867

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First Baptist Church
45 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867

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