Charlene A Gardner

Charlene A. Gardner, 68, of Port Charlotte passed away on January 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born August 28, 1944 in Somerville, MA, moved from Nashua, NH to Port Charlotte in 1994, and retired in 2011 after 17 years with HCA. Charlene will be greatly missed by her sister, Lois (Anthony) Cirurso of Port Charlotte; nephew, Scott (Nancy) Simeone of NH; niece, Elaine (Michael) Fitzpatrick of MA; cousin, Carol FC Reddersen, and her daughter, Jenna Goddard of CA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Jan Gardner of St. George Island; best friend Regina (Bill), Nathan and Danica Buckley of Punta Gorda; close and caring friend, Diane of Port Charlotte; and many more Florida friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Gardner, and her infant twin sister. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 1, 2013 at San Antonio Catholic Church. Per Charlene's request, no flowers please. Inurnment will be in Sarasota National Cemetery at a later date. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.