HUDSON FALLS – Gardner L. Eddy, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home, on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Born on February 17, 1965 in Glens Falls, he was the son of Shirley Wilson and the late James Eddy.
Gardner was a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, where he graduated from Hudson Falls High school in 1983.
He has been with the love of his life, Mary Lynn Martel since 2001. In 2003, he proposed while attending the Daytona 500 in Florida and on June 12, 2004, they were blessed in marriage at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Glens Falls.
For the past 16 years, Gardner was a route salesman for Koffee Kup Bakery and prior to that, for 15 years, he delivered for Wise Chips.
Gardner had many interests. He loved following the Boston Red Sox and watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. For many years, he coached his daughter, Marissa’s softball team and loved watching her play sports. He was a bit of a pool shark and passed his pool skills to his son, Derek. Together with Derek, he enjoyed working on his GTO and talking about sports. Gardner was a GTO enthusiast and loved all cars. Rain or shine, every year to show off his GTO, he looked forward to spending the entire weekend with his wife at the Adirondack Nationals Car Show in Lake George. His favorite times were driving his GTO with his kids by his side. Family was so important to him. He cherished eating out with family and friends and going to the Recovery Room, where he knew everyone. Gardner was so well liked. He had an infectious smile and laugh, never in a bad mood. Wherever he went, he always knew someone and shared a bit of life with them. Gardner also enjoyed traveling. He went to Disney with his family and enjoyed trips to Memphis to visit his brother.
Gardner was loved by his family, friends and everyone he met and will be greatly missed.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Duane Eddy, his stepfather, Walter Wilson, his uncle, Ralph Williams, his in laws, Robert E. and Marie L. Martel and brother in law, Robert W. Martel.
Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 15 years, Mary Lynn Eddy of Hudson Falls; his two children, Derek Eddy of South Glens Falls and Marissa Eddy of Hudson Falls; his mother, Shirley Wilson of Schuylerville; his siblings, Sharon Hill of Mooresville, NC, James “Randy” Eddy and his wife, Catherine of Collierville, TN, Darryl Eddy and his girlfriend, Janet Bates of Hartford and Lisa LaChapelle and her husband, Ron of South Glens Falls; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Gardner “Bubba” had many friends too numerous to list; and his beloved pets, Mookie his dog and Butterscotch his cat.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Following the funeral service, everyone is welcome to join the family at Saluto’s on Main Street in Hudson Falls to celebrate Gardner’s life.
The family suggests that memorial donations in Gardner’s name, be made to the Tigers Trackers Booster Club, 80 East LaBarge Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Gardner sat in front of me in Home Room throughout high school. I will never forget his infectious laugh and happy-go-lucky nature. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Another good Soul taken too soon
Gardner was a special person with a special personality. He will be greatly missed and forever remember for his great smile. Go pretty girl. 😍
So sorry to hear this, he was a wonderful man whom i had worked with . Great personality. He will be greatly missed.
Gardner was one of the nicest friends I will ever have. We had several things in common . My thoughts are with Mary Lynn Marrissa and Derick. Good by Gardner till we meet again.
Marylynn and family,
There are no words except to say that I’m sorry for your loss and I’m here if I can do anything for you.
Just received this very sad news this morning my deepest sympathy goes out to the Eddy family for there loss , my son and I become friends with Gardner and Mary Lynn at the Adirondack nationals parking beside them every year hanging out with the both of them made it so much fun for us sharing stories and plenty of laughs.
My dearest Gardner….. you will be forever missed. The memories our families have shared together are such a joy to look back upon…. my heart is absolutely broken beyond words. My deepest apology to your wife and children…. and most of all your loving siblings that have always adored you. Your beautiful mom…. you were her baby… loved how she took care of you, not just to do your laundry but to fold and put them away too… always a nice meal and her Lemon Meringue Pie was amazing. Boots and Tiger whom you cherished…. The years have been tough but this, this is by far the toughest for all to bare knowing the person you are…… You’ve brought joy to all that have had the privilege of knowing you….. Your lovely smile, beautiful blue eyes, amazing hair, dashing charm… let’s not forget that laugh, so infectious…. But do not sing… your tone deaf for sure…
Cannot say enough about who the man you truly are. All shall miss you and I’ll never forget you…
Mary Lynn
So sad to hear of your loss. Sounds like Gardner was a great husband and great father.
Thinking of you and your family
Mark
Mary Lynn, Family, & Friends (Mickey & Mike)
Thinking of you… So sad to hear about Gardners passing!
Mindy Plude (Gregory)
I’m so sorry to hear about Gardner. I knew the family as he was growing up. Great kid and family. R.I.P. Gardner much love to the family.
You will be missed dearly my brother! Glad that I was able to see you recently and reminisce! RIP my friend and we’ll rack one up when we meet again!
Mary Lynn, I was so sad to hear of Gardner’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and his family.
I only knew Gardner for a year and half. He was one of the bread vendors for my second department at Walmart. Even though I only knew him for a short time, I will greatly miss him. He was a great guy and always nice in our interactions at work. My condolences to his family.
My condolences to the family. I work for Walmart and Gardner was one of my bread vendors. I’m very sad to hear about his passing. He was a great guy and always nice .My condolences again to his family.
I have known Gardner since I was 6 or so I think. He was my stepfather Pete Claus’s best friend. I spent most of a couple summers delivering chips with him at 12/13 years old and he was like an awesome uncle to me. Who wants a kid to tag along while trying to get his job done?! He helped establish my work ethic and taught me many things (many of which I need not elaborate on) He was a selfless, loving, caring, happy, fun…I could go on and on.. he affected my life in so many ways and has always and will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so heartbroken and it hurts to speak of him in the past tense…His time came way too soon. Personally devastated. My heart aches for Mary Lynn, Marissa, Derek and the rest of his family. Be strong…We love you Gardner, until we meet again…
We knew gardener from shooting pool on Monday nights. He was always a gentleman and a great guy to chat with. Another soul lost too soon. Our condolences to the family. RIP until we meet again on the pool table beyond
Another good one gone too soon. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Gardner’s family.
Chip Guy, Bread Guy, ‘Goat’ Guy, Great Guy.
We’ll play Jan & Dean today.
Ooops. We’ll Play Ronnie & the Daytonas ‘Little GTO’ today.
RIP Gardner.
Very sorry for the family. Gardner was such an amazing person. I have so many great memories with him and thinking about him makes me smile. Whenever I ran into him, it was like we never stopped hanging out even though it had been years. He will forever be in my most cherished memories. He was truly and still is an angel. ❤️❤️❤️
Mary Lynn,
So very sorry to hear about your loss! Gardner sounded like a great man….
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
So sad to hear about this. Gardner was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and always fun to be around. He’ll be missed by many. My condolences to the family. RIP Gardner.
Mary Lynn and Family,
We had the privilege of meeting you and Gardner through the Devine’s, watching football games on some Sunday’s.
Gardner always had a great outgoing personality and distinguished laugh. We did not know Gardner that long but long enough to see he was a class guy and someone hard to forget. We will keep those great moments we shared with the both of you for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult period.
To the family of Gardner
So sorry to hear of the loss of Gardner. He was truly a one of a kind caring man. In all my years in the bakery business, he was one of the very best people I ever had the pleasure of working with.
May your sorrow over time fade and leave you with all the fond memories you made together. A proud co-worker.
Gardner I’ve never forgot our friendship in fort Edward we were like brothers lost track of you can’t believe you actually lived right down the road from me I was on Melbourne Ave and you were off Ferry st.
For your family and siblings and children I send my condolences ❤️
Your friend Terry cook