"Until we meet again on that not to distant shore", Passed away peacefully on the 14th of September 2014 at the Miller Center in St. Johns NL in his 82nd year, Mr. Ronald Joseph Gardiner of Conche. Left to miss the "Twinkle" in his eye are his wife of 59 years Lucy, daughters Joan (Ron), Gertie (Bernie), Sharon, Michelle (Bernie), Sons Aus (Ida), Lou, Ed (Candy), Des, his grandchildren, Chad, Justin, Ryan, Brandon, Blair, Zachary, Zane, Braedyn, Connor, Patrick, Nathan, Luke, Jacob, Gillian, Kayla, Sheena, Ashley. His Sisters Agatha, Susie and sister Zita and many nephews and nieces. He also leaves behind a plethora of friends from the young to the young at heart. Visitation was held at the Sacred Heart Church in Conche, A celebration of Ron's life will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, September 19th 2014 at 2:00pm with Father Vitus Officiating. Burial followed the Funeral at the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery. In memory of "Wendell" please play or sing one of his favorite tunes. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, Funeral Director.