Franklin E. Gardner

Franklin Earl "Barney" Gardner, age 71, passed away April 16, 2008 at his home on Aiken Rd. in Trumansburg.

Born June 4, 1936 in Burdett, NY, Barney was a son of the late Frank and Helen (Bush) Gardner. He was employed for many years by the City of Ithaca and retired from there as the Deputy Superintendent of Parks & Recreation. Farming and family were Barney's greatest pleasures. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Barney is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce (Grimsey) Gardner; three sons, Steve (Pam), Matt (Darlene), Chris (Becky); a daughter, Diane; twelve grandchildren, Michael (Lisa), Trisha, Lisa (Shane), Chrissy, Jared (Jessie), Joey (Amanda), Jessica, Kyle, Barbie, Zack and Josh; six great grandchildren, Tyler, Allison, Faith, Cayden, Haley and Shayna; a sister-in-law, Ginny; and two brothers-in-law, John and George.

In addition to his parents, Barney was preceded in death by a son, Joel; a daughter, Debbie; a grandson, Timothy; a brother, Roland; and his sisters, Patricia and Kate.

Those who wish to remember Barney in the form of a contribution are asked to kindly consider Hospicare of Tompkins County, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.

Friends are invited to call at Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg from 5-7pm on Monday, April 21. A memorial service at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Robert Clark, will follow at 7pm.