Francis Gardner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Gardner of Lancaster, New Hampshire, who passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Francis find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Sr. Gardner and Claudette Gardner (Cantwell); and his daughter Christina Gardner. He is survived by: his wife Linda Riley of Lancaster; his children, Jason Gardner of Lancaster, Adam Gardner of Methuen, MA, Carrie Picardi of Hampstead, NH, Jennifer Tedder of Tallahassee, FL, Michael Gardner of Tallahassee, FL, Casey Ellison of Springvale, ME and Nathan Bowman of Salisbury, MA.; his sisters, Theresa Gardner of Jefferson, TN and Jeanette Ritchie of Seabrook, NH; and his former wife Mary Gardner (Twomey). He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren. a host of many nieces and nephews.
