Bill Gardner

February 6, 1950 - November 1, 2021

To watch the livestream of Bill's funeral Mass, go to https://www.streamography.com/lyons-funeral-home Henry William “Bill” Gardner, Jr., 71, of Danvers, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday morning, November 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Kathleen A. (Prodanek) Gardner, with whom he shared forty-nine years of marriage. Born in Newton on Feb. 6, 1950, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Ethel (Masse) Gardner, Sr. He was raised and educated in Newton and was a 1968 graduate of Newton North High School. He then attended Bridgton Academy where he played football and later earned his associate degree from North Shore Community College. Bill was employed by the Town of Danvers for many years, first as a security officer at Hunt Memorial Hospital and later as a Danvers Police Officer. With his dear friend and brother-in-law, Bruce Talbot, he then owned and operated a mobile home park for thirty-six years. Bill loved spending time with his family at Pine River Pond in New Hampshire and Mousam Lake in Maine. He enjoyed staying active through running, downhill and cross-country skiing, boating, and hiking. He always made time for his daughters, coaching them in softball and always present at their games and events as they grew up. An avid reader and accomplished trumpet player, Bill played in the Gordon Cromwell Orchestra. He passed his love of music on to his children. While he was an expert practical joker who reveled in playing pranks on family and friends, he was a quiet man who led his life with the love he had in his heart for his family. His greatest joy in life came in recent years when he became “Popsie” to his precious granddaughters. He cherished every moment with them, whether reading a book, playing cards like Old Maid, pushing them on a swing, or playing catch. In addition to his beloved wife, he leaves his cherished daughters, Meghan Gagne and her husband Greg of Boxford and Ashley Gardner of Texas, two adored granddaughters, Bellamy and Bryn Gagne, his siblings, Ethel Mauder, Susan Ratta, George Gardner, Patricia Arnheim, Cathy Ross, Michael Gardner, John Gardner, and Beth Gardner, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-6PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Lynda J. Talbot Memorial Fund, 39 Pickering St., Danvers, MA 01923. For directions or to share an expression of sympathy with Billy’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.