Marion P. (Allen) Gardiner

She was born March 29, 1928 to Raymond and Florence (Harding) Allen and attended schools in Lisbon Falls, graduating from Lisbon High School. On November 16, 1948 she married John Gardiner.

Marion had worked at different jobs throughout the years from telephone operator to child care.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Pam of Sabattus, grandson Justin of Jay, granddaughters Robyn and her companion, Travis and Kimberly and her companion, Myrond. She also leaves three great grandsons, Devin, Zach, and Joe; three great granddaughters, Ashley and husband Chris, Amber and Brianna and a great great granddaughter, Cadence all of Bucksport, as well as two sisters-in-law, Helen Gardiner of Mapleton, Mildred Allen of Topsham, a very special great-niece Julie Abbot of Porter, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents, her husband John on May 22, 2006, her son Bill on January 2, 2013, sister Mabel and brother Harold. 

Arrangements are under the care of Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 981 Forest Ave, Portland. Please visit www.advantageportland.com to sign Marion’s guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to:

West Bowdoin Baptist Church

54 West Road, PO Box 56

Bowdoin, ME 04287

or

The LACO Food Pantry

PO Box 281

Lisbon Falls, ME 04252