Marjorie Adella Gardner,of the village of Chatham, N.Y., passed away peacefully  on July 20th, 2023 with her family at  bedside at Columbia Memorial Hsopital  through hospice care,   she was in her 101th year.

Marge was born and grew up in Prattsville, N.Y.  the daughter of Adella and Raymond Traver Sr.

Marge and her husband Edison were owners of Gardners Country Store in Old Chatham N.Y. in the 1950s and 1960s. Marge also worked at the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham, N.Y. for 35 years where she graciously greeted the visitors, and helped with tours and discussions about the beautiful  Shaker exhibits displayed there.

Marge is survived by her son Edison (Maureen) and her daughter Carol, who all reside in Chatham N.Y.. and also .  her step-daughter Barbara Sheffer of Phoenix, Az

Marge  also has five grand children:

Myles(Reno, NV) Molly,(Atlanta, GA.) Matthew,(Amsterdam, Netherlands)  Baron (Stuart ,Fl)  and Sarah,(North Myrtle Beach, SC), and 7 great grandchildren. the Gardner family sends many thanks to Anne Moore of East Chatham, N.Y. who was a very caring at home companion to marge these past three years...

A celebration of her life will be held during calling hours at Wenk Funeral Home, Payn Avenue Chatham N.Y. Monday July 31, from 11:00 - 12.00 pm with a brief remembrance service following.

in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene County or  Chatham Rescue Squad. the family is most thankful for the caring people who represent these services in our area. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com