Roger O Gardner

Roger O. Gardner, age 68 of Peruville Rd., Groton, NY passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Born November 28, 1950 in Cortland, NY he was a son of the late Maurice and Margaret Silfee Gardner. Roger was a graduate of Newark Valley Central School and was very active in school sports including baseball, football and basketball. He also coached many sports for the younger kids. He was an avid fast pitch softball player and golfer, playing on several local leagues. He was employed with Cornell University, retiring in 2013.
Roger is survived by his partner and companion of 43 years, Arlene Williams at home; brothers, Stan (Joni) Gardner of Boston, MA and Gary (Christine) Gardner of York, PA; sisters, Grace (Roger) Howland of Berkshire, NY and Diane (Bob) Schaffer of Newark Valley, NY; brother in law, William Herrnkind of Tallahassee, FL; Arlene’s sons, Glenn (Kathy) Williams of Louisville, KY, Greg Williams of Groton, NY and Douglas Williams of Syracuse, NY; grandchildren raised by Roger and Arnie, Robert Williams of Ithaca, NY, Jessica (Richie) Bower of Groton, NY, Amber Williams of Ithaca, NY and Brennan Williams of Lansing, NY; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Roger was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Herrnkind and brothers, Harry and David Gardner.
Friends are invited to a time of visitation and celebration on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 1-4 PM at the Berkshire Fire Station. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rogers’ memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790.