I remember Mrs. Gardner reading to the class every day after lunch in Grade 5.  I especially recall the book Charlotte's Web, and how she made the story come alive.  Most of us were crying at the end of the book.  Your mother was such a good teacher and so well respected.

 Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a joy to have as a neighbour.

Hi John, Susan, Graham, and Steven, yuor Mom was a very special lady, and all of us who new her were blessed.
Audrie Poll (Kerr)

All of us at Arcola School have been saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gardner.  Some of the staff are past students of hers and speak of her fondly.  But most of us here remember her as the "Mitten Lady."  
For years Mrs. Gardner would gather her left over yarn and show up just before winter with a bag full of the most wonderful, colorful mittens we have ever seen.  These mittens kept many tiny hands warm over the years.  I don't know what was more fun, watching the little faces as they picked out a favourite pair, or watching Mrs. Gardner's face when she received one of the huge thank you cards made up by the kids.
From those of us who have ever received a "warm mitten hug" from Mrs. Gardner, and those of us whose lives she has touched, we say "thank you and God bless."
Arcola School students and staff

My sincere condolences to John, Susan, Graham, Steven and families. Your mother (and grandmother and great grandmother) was a very special person. I will miss her.

To the Gardner Family;

We met Ruth while she was visiting with Pat and John here in NB.  She was a very kind and gentle lady.   We are thinking of you all at this time and realize the significance of your loss.  There is no one like a mother!  Be thankful for the great love she shared and brought to your lives and now her memory and her legacy that will live on in her children and grandchildren.  Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.  

Rachael, Tony & Baylee Anderson

My condolences on the passing of such a wonderful woman, your mother .  Mrs. Gardner taught me in Gr 5&6 and lived four doors down the street. She  always made school interesting.I especially enjoyed the Red Cross meetings and listening to her read to us after lunch. I used both of these, as well as numerous other activities introduced to us, during my teaching career. Thanks Ruth! You were a tremendous role model.

 On visits back to Arcola it was always a pleasant surprise to meet up with Ruth in my mother's kitchen.

Now both have passed away but the memories remain.

Oh my, much to say about RUTH ASHTON GARDNER, as Marjorie Kerr wrote, "... she was a very special teacher and person...." MANY people loved her and the 'many people' were not just in her family! She was someone you could trust and to trust someone is more of a compliment than to love them! She made a difference in alot of lives. So glad to have known your dear mother! You can be so proud of Ruth Ashton Gardner. I hope everyone of you realize that she is now with all of you forever more. I think of each of you very fondly and know that you are all a credit to your dear mom.

my name is marjorie (kerr ,) klenk she was a very special teacher and person in my  life she will be missed .as it was always lovely seeing her i loved how she never changed and when your gone for alot of years you like knowing that about people who you think of often  
 my sympathies to her family

Our sympathies to the Gardnier family .
I always enjoyed seeing Ruth when she came to visit John & Pat.  Our trips to Ellens Kitchen in Stanley were always fun. I will miss her.

Pam & Bert Maclean

We always looked forward to Ruth's trips to Fredericton when she visited with  Pat & John.  We appreciated her knowledge of "all things growing outdoors"!   She loved her days spend here, her drives with Pat & John and her times spend relaxing on the deck, drinking tea.  We will miss those visits.  Thinking of you at this difficult time, Sincerely,

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Ruth Ashton Gardner

8 diciembre, 1925 – 9 junio, 2012

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