On January 2, 2012 Daryl Patrick Gardner beloved husband of Sharon M. Gardner (nee Gartside); devoted father of Scott P. Gardner, Susan Gardner Mehr and Thomas P. Gardner; loving grandfather of Benjamin M. Mehr and the late Joshua M. Mehr; dear brother of Margaret L. Bands, Vaughn P. Gardner, Kenneth R. Gardner and the late Donald C. Gardner, Eva June McGehee and Gary F. Gardner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Vigil Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Ave. on Thursday at 3:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen Church, Bradshaw on Friday at 10:00 AM. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, at Pat's request, contributions may be made to the St. Stephen's Father's Club, 8028 Bradshaw Rd. Kingsville, MD 21087 to replace the stage curtains.