Donald W. Gardner Jr.

TROY – Donald W. Gardner Jr., 61, of Troy, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Donald W. and Mary Noonan Gardner.
Don enjoyed a military career that he proudly served in the US Marine Corp. and the US Army for over 30 years. Donald "Digger" Gardner was an avid sports enthusiast especially his fantastic St. Louis Cardinals. He was a historical researcher of all things pertaining to the city he loved, Troy, NY.
A loving father, brother, uncle, and G-POP, Mr. Gardner is survived by his loving son and best friend, Justin Gardner (Valerie); his Grandchildren Alana and Aidan; his daughter Jamie Logan-Soles (Bo), and his son Jonathan Logan (Sarah) and his granddaughter August. He is the brother of Robert M. (Diana) Gardner and life-long friend of Bonnie Jean Bailey- Beaulieu. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited and my call on Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie. A service in celebration of Donald's life will follow at 10:30 am on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Saratoga National VA Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, 101 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 in memory of Donald W. Gardner Jr.