Robert Gardner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Gardner of East Machias, Maine, who passed away on October 16, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Gardner to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wesley Gardner and Corice Gardner (Ackley); his sons, Michael and Theodore; and his in-laws, Shirley (Grant) and Fred Pineo, Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Donna-Jean Metta (Samuel) of Machiasport and Jonathan (Milagro Rivera) of Brookline; and his grandchildren, David Rhodes of Clearwater, Michelle Rhodes of Baileyville, Natalie Lenoci of Old Town, Samantha Metta of Winslow, Samuel Metta III of Machias, Danielle Metta of Princeton, Melanie Gardner of Lincoln, Nathan Gardner of Blue Ridge and Georgia. He is also survived by 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and numerous cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the East Machias Municipal Building (32 Cutler Rd, East Machias, ME 04630). A reception will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Down East Trail Riders at P.O. Box 658, East Machias, ME 04630.
