Gardiner, David Carlton
Birth: Monday, February 20, 1939
Residence: Port Tobacco, MD Death: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the age of 82 Laid to Rest: Monday, November 22, 2021 |
David C. Gardiner, 82, of Port Tobacco, MD passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2021. Born in LaPlata, MD on February 20, 1939 to the late Margaret Frere Gardiner and Hugh C. Gardiner, Jr. David was predeceased by his son, David C. Gardiner, Jr., and two sisters, Nancy Jo Gardiner and Eleanor G. Abell. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann Owen Gardiner, daughter-in-law, Carol, his granddaughter Dr. Lauren Gardiner and his grandson, David C. Gardiner, III. He is also survived by his brother, Hugh C. Gardiner, III (Hilda), Sister Mary Martha Gardiner, IHM, Susan Larkin (Jim) and Cathy Forkum (Chuck) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
David graduated from Archbishop Neale High School, Belmont Abbey College, N.C. State and George Washington University. He completed a thirty-one-year government career with the Department of Navy and then worked for private industry for several more years. After retiring he was active in the Port Tobacco River Conservancy. He enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He was a past Grand Knight of the Archbishop Neale Council 2279. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home from 4 PM to 7 PM with prayers at 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass will be November 22, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Ignatius Church, 8855 Chapel Point Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Restore and Renew St. Ignatius Church, 8855 Chapel Point Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 or charity of your choice. Services Visitation Sunday November 21, 2021 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. Funeral Mass Monday November 22, 2021 11:00 AM St. Ignatius Church 8855 Chapel Pt. Rd. Port Tobacco, Maryland 20677 Interment following Funeral Mass Monday November 22, 2021 12:00 PM St. Ignatius Church Cemetery 8855 Chapel Pt. Rd. Port Tobacco, Maryland 20677 |