John William Gardiner
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my husband and best friend, John Gardiner on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the An Cala Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Sydney on November 11, 1938, John was the son of the late Clarence and Theresa (Hayes) Gardiner.
John’s passion in life was fly fishing and making his own flies. He will be missed by all who knew him. John is survived by his loving wife, Thomasina; special Godchildren, Michelle Harris and Tori Clarke; very special first cousin, Dawn (Hayes) Billard; sisters, Josie Hill, Sydney, Theresa Robic, Sydney Mines, Pearl Tanner, Ontario, Rose (John) Jack, Mira; brothers, Mike (Ann), Sydney and Jim, Westmount as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Charlie; sisters, Jenny Gardiner, Nora Washbrook, Betty MacNeil, Brigette Ann Gardiner and a brother in infancy.
At John’s request, there will be no visitation. Memorial Mass for the late John William Gardiner will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church on Friday, December 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the Pier Community Funeral Home reception area. Interment will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Whitney Pier, at a later date.
Donations in memory of John may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
