Peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2014 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Jane. Loving father to Tammy, Tracy, Rebecca (Crawford Beatson), Douglas (Mindy Craig). Dear grandfather to Reid Douglas. Fondly remembered by his siblings Carrie Good, Doreen Embury, and Delbert Gardiner. Predeceased by his parents Edwin and Jenny Gardiner, his sisters Ethel Young, Phyllis Gardiner, Lorraine Mudd, and infant Hazel Gardiner. Also predeceased by his brother Reid Gardiner. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Lannin Funeral Home Smiths Falls on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 6-8 PM then again on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 1 PM until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 o'clock. Spring interment to follow at Merrickville Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online Condolences available at www.lannin.ca