BRUNSWICK — Frances E. Gardner, 77, resident of Minat Avenue in Brunswick died Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 16, 1935 in Brunswick, a daughter of Frederick and Mertie (Landers) Shepard. She was educated in Brunswick schools and graduated from Brunswick High School with the Class of 1954.

Frances had been employed as an Avon consultant, a sales person at the Canterbury Shop in Brunswick and most recently at the Brunswick Post Office where she had served for over 20 years retiring at age 60.

She was an avid collector of various collectibles including Hummel figurines and Beanie babies.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles B. “Chuck”

Gardner, Jr. who died in 2003.

Survivors include three sons, Paul C. Bozeman of Brunswick, Peter C. Bozeman of Lisbon Falls, ME, Scott F. Bozeman of Bath, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.


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