On behalf of the club we pass on our sincerest condolences to Ken’s friends and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

May your musical talent be forever appreciated in heaven, as much as it was and will forever be here on earth. Thank you and Jenny for all the overnight stays our daughters had with Nicayla and Alex at your warm and inviting home. Love to all your beautiful family at this difficult time. 🥰

We wish to offer our condolences to the Gardner family for the loss of your beloved Ken. He was a lovely man. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. The Team at BDO Taranaki

Sending all our love and deepest sympathy to the whole Gardner Family. As I watched the beautiful service from Tokyo I had so many fond childhood memories pop into my mind involving Nana and Grandad Gardner. Playing in their beautiful garden with Nicayla and Alex and forcing poor Grandad Gardner to get out the bagpipes for us. He was a kind and gentle man who will be missed dearly. Rest in Love Grandad Gardner. Abbey & Heiden Bedwell-Curtis (née Pope)

Thinking of the whole Gardner Family with the sad passing of Mr Gardner. Fond memories at the family homestead and wonderful neighbours Jenny and Ken were. Much love and hugs to all. May he Rest In Peace xx Blair & Sue Adamson

Our thoughts and love are with all the Gardner family at this sad time, Great memories had at the Gardner homestead and great friendships made. May he rest in peace xx

Our deepest sympathy & prayers at this sad time. May your loving memories bring you comfort throughout the days ahead. Try to remember the fun things you've shared, the laughter, the memories and we'll remember Ken playing the bag pipes and the many conversations over the years. May he RIP.

To the Gardner family, With love on the passing of our bag pipe playing true gentleman of Riverlea. The friendship our parents shared was truely inspirational and the dear memories of our childhood days are etched in our hearts. Thinking of you all, The Hill family.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Gardner. When I taught and lived at Riverlea I have many enduring memories, two of my favourites are the Christmas road parties and at the closing of Riverlea School Mr Gardner played Amazing Grace just for me on his bagpipes. A treasured memory. Play on in Heaven. Rest in Peace.

Condolences to Kens family and Anna.Ken was a real gentleman and such a lovely person who we will never forget. As sometimes happens we meet people later in life and they make a real impression and will never be forgotten. Ken was that person we will never forget. Rest peacefully Ken. David and Marion May

Condolences to you all. Your father was a lovely kind genuine person. He was always so patient when Aunty Jenny got together with her sisters. And was always happy to be involved in the scheming and practical jokes . The kindness and friendship he gave to Mum will never be forgotten. RIP Uncle Ken.

To Willie, Clare, Richard, Michael, John and families We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Gardner, we will always have such fond memories of our families growing up together at Riverlea, our thought’s and love are with you all ❤️ Doug & Ana Hill and Family

The passing of Ken brings back many memories of my frequent stays on the farm when I was in my teens. Cousin Ken was such a kind and caring person. Please accept my sympathy to the family. Max Cleaver

Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Regards Karen Nuku (new Bell) and Leo Bell.

Condolences to the family, unfortunately I can be there is celebrate uncle Ken’s life love and hugs to the family. He will be missed xEmma