William Shepard Gardiner Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Shepard Gardiner (Brunswick, Maine), who passed away on November 25, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Francis H. Gardiner and Mildred Gardiner (Branton); his sister Virginia Gardiner Clark; his brother-in-law Stephen W. Clark; and his significant other Nancy.