Karen Gardner

Obituary of Karen Gardner August 30, 2016 Karen Gardner, 73, a resident of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, August 30 after battling a long illness. She had worked at the former Nestlé factory in Fulton, was a receptionist at various doctors’ offices and as a teacher’s aide at Oswego County BOCES. She served as commissioner for the Cody Fire District and was a member of the Cody Fire Department Auxiliary, Oswego County Ladies Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star. Karen was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Donald Gardner; parents, Roland and Thola Kiblin and sister, Marion Pellet. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carla Gardner; grandchildren, Kelsey and Kyler Gardner; sister, Jelenne (Bob) Cook; niece, Thola (Gary) Staves; nephew, Bruce (Jennifer) Cook and several other nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13 at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton with services to follow at 6 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 334, Fulton, or Fulton Firefighters Association, 170 So. Second St., Fulton, 13069.