We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph Gardner (Ret'd) of Matane QC on 25 September 2008 at the age of 86 years.

Ralph was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Victor Côté Branch in Matane.

The family will receive condolences at the Résidence Thanatologique Lucien Rouleau & Fils inc. on Sunday 28 September 2008. The funeral took place in the church of St-Rédempteur on Monday 29 September 2008. Donations to the Matane Hospital Foundation for long term care will be appreciated. ^{{dcFeb20wd} {zsd, zcc]}