I was shocked and saddened to learn of Glenn‘s passing. Glenn was a member of our “blue team“ at Hastings middle school. He was always enthusiastic and ready to help any of our students. Glenn was also involved in coaching in a number of sports in our schools and then moving on to other towns. I know there are numbers of former students missing him now.
      Shockingly gone way too soon.
       Rest in peace Glenn.
                   David Bruce

Dear Paula and family ,
How saddened I was to learn of Glenn's passing.  Although we hadn't seen each other for too many years, my memories of spending time with Glenn and all of the Gardner family hold a special place in my heart.  He was loved by all who were lucky to be a part of his life.  Peace be with you and your family.

All best,
Carol Montgomery

Glen was our daughter, Shana’s basketball coach. Our family is deeply saddened by his loss. Please know his guidance reached many students over the years as you celebrate his accomplishments. God bless, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Paula, 
I was deeply saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing.  My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
May God bring you peace & comfort in knowing that he was so loved by many.. 
Nancy & Bernie Fortunato 

I had the honor of working with Glenn for only 5 short years at Hastings Middle School.  He had a great sense of humor, passion for teaching, and love for coaching.  Even after retirement, you’d catch him prepping the fields and helping out during summers.  Glenn would always find the silver lining in a situation.  He’s built a legacy in the south coast region.   Rest easy Gardner.  

Our condolences on Glenn's passing.  May God's peace that passes all understanding and the sure hope of eternal life give you comfort at this time.

Recently heard that Glenn was ill.  A good guy taken too soon.  Loved his teaching and coaching and  "his kids".  
Glenn was a true family man with two  great children and a  wonderful, supportive wife.  
What more could a man ask for?
Rest in peace!

Sorry to hear about the passing of Glenn, I worked with Glenn setting up the fields for sports events. He was well liked by his former students as we would be in the garage getting the paint machine ready for a football game and kids would come in just to chat with him. After working he would drive an hour away just to ref a field hockey game. He was one of the hardest working men I knew.  I will miss working with him. The town of Fairhaven has lost a great man.  Rest In Peace Glenn. 
I send my condolences to his family. 
Steve Horsley 

I had the privilege of working with Glenn at Hastings Middle School during the twilight of our careers. His passing has left a great void in the lives that he has touched.
After reading all of the testimonials about Glenn, I would like to add this: “A good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change lives.” 
This is the legacy of Glenn Gardner. Rest well my friend!

Glenn was one of the best!  In the 30+ years I knew him from coaching against him in field hockey to working with him at Hastings Middle School to him just coming into school to say hi to me and chat, he always made me smile❣️. He will be missed, for sure, but never forgotten!  I wish moments of peace and comfort to his family.  Rest in peace “Gartner”. 💕

So sorry to read this sad news . Wishing you all peace at this most difficult time. 

God needed a Saint to help him, he only takes the very best. Glenn you’ll be sorely missed by all, however, your second journey has begun. RIP 

Jeff

I knew Mr. Gardner from Westport Middle School.  He was my softball coach in the late 80's.  I hadn't seen him in many years, but I reading all of the memories from friends and family, it's easy to see that he has made a difference in so many lives through his teaching, coaching and friendships.  My condolences to his family during this difficult time.

I had the pleasure of working with Glenn for many years. He was an awesome co-worker, and an even better friend. He touched the lives of many people. I’ll always remember his positive attitude and great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed, but we are all very lucky to have known such a great man. 

So sorry to hear of my classmate's passing.  So sorry for his family, mourning in these difficult times.  May he rest in peace.

ORR Class of '73

Rest in peace my brother. Going to miss driving together to games. You will be missed till we meet again 

So sorry to hear the news of Glen's passing. Always had a smile on his face and happy to belong. I played high school hockey with  Glen and will always remember his smile.



Glenn was a great man, and friend who loved his job and his family. I started working at the Fairhaven Public Schools in 2018, and Glenn and I always worked together setting up the fields for sporting events. He was a hard working man, and dedicated his life to the students here in Fairhaven. Whenever Glenn and I were working, he always talked about how he loved going on his boat with his family and visiting his house in Maine. I may not have had a great length of time to know Glenn, but I will miss him, and his sense of humor, and so will many people here in Fairhaven. It was an honor to have known him and work with him. God bless and my condolences to the Gardner family. 

First, you were Coach Gardner, then my teaching teammate Mr. Gardner, and lastly you were my friend, Glenn. Through so many phases of my life you were there, and always with a joke or a smile. Since I was 12 years old you have been a constant in my life....and my heart is literally so broken that you are gone. But I need you to know that I will never forget the many things you taught me or the example you set. You were one of the most genuine, kind, hard working people I have ever known. I was lucky enough to have known you and are a better person for it. Now there’s just this large Glenn-shaped hole left on this Earth, that no one will ever be able to fill. 

A life well lived is not a life measured by material things.  A life well lived is a life in which you make a difference in the lives of others.   I knew it all along, but scrolling through the rememberances here is confirmation that Glenn lived life the right way. He made a difference in the lives of many people young and old alike. His concern in helping to mold youngsters will live on in their lives and has helped to mold them in being who they are today. There can be no greater compliment. 
I'll miss our chats at the foot of my driveway, our talks on sports, politics,  the kids, and just anything. 
Sometimes life breaks your heart.  You search your soul to understand why and still you are at a loss. This is one of those times. So terribly unfair. So terribly sad. I'll miss you my friend, but when I am in the yard I'll think of you often and remember the good conversations. 
May you rest in everlasting peace.  Our deepest sympathy to Paula, Blake, Marissa, and the entire extended family. 

Adam & Maureen Abelha



Sending condolescences to the family and sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I can tell by all the posts that he was an awesome coach and an awesome man my son graduated in the Class of 2012 and he knew Mr Gardner and remembered him fondly May he RIP 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

How incredibly heartbroken I am to hear of Glen’s passing. Although, I only had the privilege to work with Glen for a short time before his retirement, I always enjoyed our conversations as he was always so engaging and genuine.  He had such a great impact on so many as is evident in the testimonials of so many of his students and athletes that were fortunate enough to be touched by his tutelage. Condolences to his family.  Rest easy Glen. 
Lisa Lunney
EHMS

My sincere condolences to you.   I had the privilege to play  field hockey for Mr. Gardner for 4 years and have 7th grade social studies class with him.  Mr. Gardner was my favorite teacher and coach.  He taught me to play field hockey-  to play for the love of the game, to play as a team,  to play with class, character, honor & integrity.  He gave me one of life’s most valuable lessons: it’s more important how you play the game than the score at the final whistle. I carry this lesson with me in my work today.   

I’m so grateful to have a coach, mentor and teacher like Mr. Gardner.  But most importantly, I’d like to thank you for sharing Mr. Gardner with all of us.   


Mr Gardner will always be a part of my favorite Westport middle school memories as a coach and teacher. It was surreal  to introduce my daughter to him when he was  coaching against her this past b-ball season.
He was one of the great ones and will be missed! Sending my deepest sympathies  to his family. 
-Kelly (DeMello) Zuber 

Dear Mrs. Gardner and Family,
  
  Mr. Gardner will always be remembered as a truly dedicated teacher and coach.  I have many fond memories of  my Westport Middle and High School basketball years. I’m sure my old friends and teammates would all agree.  I’m truly sorry for the loss of your husband and father.  

Sincerely,
Melanie 

Mr. Gardner was my favorite Westport middle school teacher and coach. I have so many great memories of him.  Sending my condolences to the family. 
With Deepest sympathy,
Laura Chase and family 

My heart😥💔💔 is broken for you and your family.  Life is unfair and doesn’t make any sense sometimes. You were a kind, selfless, and supportive  coach in both field hockey and basketball 🏀 Love, thoughts, and support sent to all of your loved ones ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Mr. Gardner was one of my favorite teachers at HMS. He was easy to talk to and always willing to help. Though I haven’t seen him in years, I still think back on his classes and smile. He will be sorely missed, but fondly remembered. My condolences to his family. 

Bethany (Casmira) Bewsher

Very sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. My condolences. Glenn touched many lives as a teacher and coach and made many of those lives better for having known him. I enjoyed  his humor and admired his courage. He will be missed.

I am very sorry for your loss. I work at the middle school and was privileged to work with Glenn for several years before his retirement. When he was still teaching, he was a veteran that we looked to for guidance and often comic relief. After he retired, I was always glad to see him taking care of the fields in the back of the school. He would always stop so we could have a quick chat before I went into school in the morning or got in my car to leave in the afternoon. That's the kind of man Glenn was...genuine and kind hearted with a zinger of a sense of humor. He was much loved and will be much missed. It is my hope that you all find peace and comfort in the love you shared, in your cherished memories, and in knowing that he was so highly regarded in the hearts of many.

Kim Leblanc
HMS

Dear Gardner family,

I’m so sorry to hear of Coach Gardner’s passing. He was a wonderful teacher, coach and man. He taught me to box out and mean it. Sending you love through this very difficult time. 

Glen was my teacher and coach at Westport Middle. I then got to coach against him when I was the JV coach at Stang. It was great to catch up with him a few years ago and we had recently got back in touch via FB. He will be dearly missed. 

Mr. Gardner was one of the best softball coaches I ever had the pleasure of having. He was witty and sarcastic, but so incredibly kind and caring. He never let us leave a practice or game with our heads down; he always made sure we left the field with a laugh. I am going to miss his jokes and his infectious smile. I hope that you all know that I am praying for you, and I am so, so sorry for your loss. 

Glenn was such a kind man - the girls all loved him on the basketball team.  He will be greatly missed.  Rest in Peace.  
The Wright Family

Dear Gardner family,

Your dad was so influential to our lives, and his passing leaves my whole family so sad. He was a great mentor. He left us on the same day as my mom, which feels somehow appropriate- as they were both some of Fairhaven field hockey’s most beloved supporters. We send you all love and peace,

Halley, Emily and Jim Riley 

I am so sorry to hear this news. I loved competing against Glenn's teams, whether in softball or hoop. God bless you my friend rest in peace

Such an amazing teacher. Thank you for all the lessons you taught, both in academics and in life, to the countless students who passed under your tutelage. You have inspired so many of us and will be sorely missed. 

I am so sorry to hear of passing  Of  Mr. Gardner .. both of my children had him at Hastings middle school. They always enjoyed his class . He made learning fun ! He will be missed .  My heart goes out to his family and friends  at this hard and difficult time .. 

Coach Gardner was an amazing and supportive softball coach. He made it a fun experience and will be dearly missed. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Coach Gardner was always there for me, pushing me to be the best that I could be. He was more than just a coach to me but also a friend. He offered me his ears whenever I needed them the most and could always get a laugh out of me. Whenever we ran into each other outside of softball, he was always so quick to say hi and ask how I was doing. He was one of my biggest supporters through my softball years at Fairhaven and for that I’m forever grateful. Rest Easy Gardner❤️❤️

I have had the pleasure of knowing him for the past almost 10 years. This included years of playing basketball and many summers of working the high school summer league basketball scorer table. He approached everything with a spirit of cleverness and fun, down to the way he would teach me to find a sneaky loophole in a basketball play. I remember seeing who could guess the margin of the summer league games, and blaming each other when we made a mistake on the scoreboard and the whole gym would look at us. He was kind and caring and touched the lives of everyone he met, and he will be missed.

I will always remember Coach Gardner as an awesome coach and role model. He touched the lives of so many local students and athletes. He will surely be missed.  My condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Coach Gardner wasn’t only a great coach, but a great person. A person who’d always push you to be the best you could be and to never give up.  He saw my potential as an athlete and built up my confidence so I could be the best player I could be. I am so grateful I was able to share such great memories with him on and off the field.  For all his friends and family he was a great person who will forever be missed, rest easy Coach ❤️

Best History Teacher at HMS you will be miss. 
-Michelle A Class of 2010 

Such a great man. I worked with Glenn for many summers @fps he was always upbeat and a good sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.

There are some teachers/ coaches who help shape who you are as a person. Mr. Gardner was that person for me. He knew me long before I was his student as he taught and coached my older sister as well. I would sit along the sides of her field hockey game and would dream of the day I would be apart of Mr. Gardner’s team.  As a coach he always showed compassion when I had a bad game and knew how to inspire me to work harder to get better. I loved his social studies class it was my favorite- his current events was my favorite part of his class. He was the best teacher and coach. His love for teaching and coaching inspired and engaged many of us to enjoy learning.  You will he missed by so many people Mr. Gardner- it was truly an honor to be your student. Rest peacefully 💗

Coach Gardner was an amazing man and always knew how to bring a smile to everyone’s face. He’d always be the one to pick you up when you fell down. He always knew exactly what to say and how to make you laugh. I cannot thank him enough for everything he did for me and all the other lives he’s influenced. Without coach I would not have survived highschool basketball. He made me a better player and person. He will truly be missed. Love you coach❤️ 

When we were allowed to invite a former teacher to our high school graduation, my choice was so easy. I invited Coach Gardner who has been there for me for years of basketball, softball, and life advice. When I looked up into the stands he had come with a small bouquet of flowers and a blanket for the college I had chosen to attend! I will never forget the kindness Gardner had for all of his students and athletes. I know you will rest peacefully. 

Class of 2015

Glenn was a great friend, teacher,  and guy. I enjoyed working with him at Hastings and coaching with him too. He could make me laugh and was just a pleasure to be around. Love and prayers to his family.

Glenn was truly a good guy.   I coached basketball with Glenn, scouted with Glenn, and coached against Glenn.  We became good friends.  I have nothing but respect for him.  He truly was a caring and nice man, taken from this world too early.  He made the world a better place with his sense of humor, understanding, guidance, patience, and love of life.  Rest easy Glenn.  You earned it, and will be missed.  Love and prayers to you and your family. 

I had the privilege of having Mr Gardner as a teacher at Hastings Middle School over 20 years ago, and I would run into him from time to time. He never forgot my name and teased me and called me “kiddo”.  He was one of the best teachers, and I am grateful for having been taught by him.
My sincere condolences to his family and close friends; we are all better people for knowing him.

Glenn,
We shared the love of basketball.  It was always a pleasure running into you, I’m so glad I came to that last game and later met up with you at the 99. You will be missed! You stood for all the good in coaching. A good teacher of the game. The kids that played for you loved you. That speaks volumes!!!
RIP Brother!
Robert Reuter~friend

Coach Gardner was such an amazing influence to this community and touched the hearts of so many. I never had him directly as a coach, but we knew each other through softball. He would always say hi to me and most likely say something  to make me laugh. I’m very thankful for all he did for Fairhaven softball while I was there whether it was setting up the fields before games, helping out on burger night, or just being himself and bringing smiles to our faces. Rest In Peace coach you will be missed by so many❤️

To the best coach I ever had the pleasure of playing for. Mr. Gardner was so much more than a coach to us girls. He was that person you could go to when things got tough or you needed a laugh. He also wasn’t afraid to tell you like it is. I never knew having coffee with you back in January would be the last time I saw you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. You will be missed. May you Rest In Peace! Love you forever Coach Gardner 
~Kaleigh Goulart, Class of 2015

Glen was a good man and hard worker. He will be missed by Mike and I and our family.   He coached field hockey for our daughter Kate years ago and worked with her husband Donnie. He was so nice to my brother Jack McLeod when Jack was ill. He brought him fishing when Jack was better and able to go on Glen's boat.  They had a great time! Glen will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with Paula and his family.

Thank for being the best basketball coach I’ve ever had. You made basketball fun for all of us and encouraged us to be the best players during my years at ORR. You will be missed dearly. 
Rest In Peace

Isabelle Riley 
Class of 2014

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Glenn D. Gardner

November 8, 1955 – May 30, 2020

Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

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