GARDNER Richard Y. Of Needham, passed away on September 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Baerbel (Malcher) Gardner. Devoted father of Christina M. Gardner Burns and her husband Martin K. Burns, and Christopher M. Gardner and his wife Andreia of Santa Cruz, CA. Grandfather of Sophia, and John Burns. Brother of David Y. Gardner of Peachtree City, Georgia.
Late retired materials manager for Haemonetics of Braintree. Former Capt. U.S. Army.
Services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard’s memory to Dana/Farber's Jimmy Fund Tribute Program, 1 Harvard St., Brookline MA 02146-9795.