Joseph Ernest Gardiner, husband of Noreen (Carter) Gardiner, formerly of Tweedie Brook Road, Kouchibouguac NB, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Rexton Lions Nursing Home, at the age of 91.
Joseph was born on February 14,1930 in New Jersey NB, a son of the late Ernest and Janie (Russell) Gardiner.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife Noreen, his two daughters Pam Sisco (Dennis) of Saint John, and Karen Young (Wayne) of Targettville; seven sons Oral of Perth, Percy (Doreen) of Perth, Ronnie (Kim) of Miramichi, Paul (Jennifer) of Fredericton, Greg (Grace) of Kitchener, Ontario and Stephen (Gisele) of Rexton. Joseph is also survived by his three sisters Mary Taylor (late Frances) of Miramichi, Audrey Arbeau (late Alvin) of Miramichi, Daisy Dick (Howard) of Edmonton, AB, two brothers John Cortes (Shirley) of Ucluelet, BC, and Herman Cortes (late Algina) of Miramichi, 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Joseph was predeceased by two daughters, Noreen Gardiner and Josephine Arsenault, one son, Ernest Gardiner, three sisters, Margaret, Eva and Elsie, one brother, Frank, and three grandchildren.
His love for God and family were everything to him. Joseph had a strong work ethic, working long hours as a trucker, to provide well for his wife and 11 children. As a faithful, active member of the United Pentecostal Church, Joseph gave generously of his time, talents and finances to further the work of the Lord. Joseph loved to play guitar in church and in home prayer meetings, which he hosted frequently. After retirement, as a self-taught carpenter, he built and renovated church buildings, crafted and donated pulpits and communion tables to several churches and blessed family and friends by completing needed carpentry projects. The focus of his spiritual passion was helping home missions churches and home missionaries.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Rexton Lions Nursing Home for their compassionate care.
Joseph Ernest Gardiner is resting at The United Pentecostal Church, Kouchibouguac on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 12 until the time of the Funeral Service at 2pm with Reverend Lester Mitchell assisted by Reverend Brent Carter. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
In memory of Joseph, donations to the Kouchibouguac Cemetery would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of Davidson’s Funeral Home (622-7464) or online at www.davidsonsfh.com Your Family Owned – Family Operated Funeral Home.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Ernest Gardiner 2022..
Davidson’s Funeral Service Ltd
Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick