William R. Gardiner

He was born in Lisbon Falls on July 3, 1949 a son of the late John Gardiner and Marion (Allen) Gardiner. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1967 and joined the United States Army serving for three years during the Vietnam War.  He also joined the Coast Guard and served 6 1/2 years.

On Jan. 25, 1985 he married Pamela Foster. 

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his son Justin of Jay, daughters Robyn and her companion Travis and Kimmy and her companion Myrond all of Bucksport. He also leaves his grandchildren Ashley and her husband Chris, "Punk" Devin, Amber, Zac, Joe, and Brianna and his little "Strawberry Bandito" great granddaughter Cadence all of Bucksport as well as his favorite Aunt Helen of Mapleton, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He also leaves his faithful dog Kenai, who just doesn't understand where Daddy went.

There will be no services at Bill's request.

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

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

Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

1316 Peger Road

Fairbanks, AK 99709