Norma L. Gardner

Norma L. Gardner, 69, of Derry died on December 9, 2002 at Parkland Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Gardner was born on January 11, 1933 in Beverly, MA the daughter of the late Joseph and Lora (Walker) Clay. She was a bookkeeper in Beverly MA and Sales Assistant for Almys. In her spare time she enjoyed her husband, children, grandchildren, sewing, baking, reading, puzzles and the ocean. She crafted braided rugs, quilted, and various clothing. Family members include; her husband of 43 years, Walter W. Gardner Jr; one son, Walter W. Gardner III of Garner, NC; three daughters, Amy Meisel and her husband Tim of Goffstown; Megan Zins and her husband Kevin of Londonderry and Jennifer Kroeter and her husband Greg of Clayton, NC; three grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren and Zachary and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 13th at 10:00 AM at the Episcopal Church of Transfiguration, 1 Hood Street in Derry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gardner Family Children Trust, Benefit for Ryan Zins, Lauren Zins and Zachary Meisel, Sovereign Bank, 20 East Broadway, Derry, NH 03038.