in the care of Radius Millstream Ashburton, in her 96^th year.  Loved wife of the late Max and dearly loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Liz (Christchurch), Dianne and Jim Strang (Christchurch), Murray and Janet (Ashburton), Grant and Michelle (Oamaru), Lynne and the late Syd Watson (Christchurch) and loved Nanna and great Nanna of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Gardiner Family             c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A private cremation has been held. Edith’s ashes will be interred in the Oamaru cemetery at a later date.