Daniel H. Gardner, 84 of Asylum Road, died Monday, December 30th at home. Born in Arctic, RI, a son of the late Daniel H. and Orfa (Fricot) Gardner, he was a mail carrier for 26 years before retiring in 1986. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Figueredo) Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a past member of the Kickemuit Grange and Warren Fire Department Engine 6 and the Former Swansea Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost. He grew up in Valley Falls, moving to Warren in 1947. Father of David D and his wife Patricia Gardner of Barrington, Diane R.and her husband Robert Mulvaney of Auburn, NH, Kathleen Manchester of Warren and the late Raymond J. Gardner. Brother of Arline Hite and the late Alice Stewart of CA. He leaves nine grandchildren Raymond and Micheal Gardner, Daniel and Samantha Mulvaney, Laura and Danny Gemme, Christine and Jason Batchelder, Sarah and Tyler Martin, Amy and Luis Quinones, Ronald Tannock, and Matthew Manchester. Six great grandchildren, Taylor Gardner, Raelin McCord, Cameron Gemme, Nicholas Batchelder, Matthew Mulvaney and Eli Quinones. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, January 4th, 10am in St Thomas the Apostle Church, Metacom Avenue, Warren. Burial in St Jean Baptiste Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to VNS of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Wjsmithfh.com