It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our most vocal community leaders: Al Gardiner. Al was an inspiration to all of us. His passion inflamed us with the determination never to give up our fight to preserve our environment and protect our community from the spectre of  a mega-dump. His family prepared the following:

“Gardiner, Allan Lorne. Peacefully in his sleep at KGH on Monday November
18th 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Iris,
cherished father of Alan (Brenda), Iain (Daphne) and Meredith (Jon). Devoted
Grampy of Zoe, Max, Maeve, Jeremy, Kate, Owen and Zy. Allan was active for
many years in his local community as a past Warden of Lennox & Addington
County, Deputy Reeve of Richmond Township and as a member of numerous
boards. As a life time farmer he was involved in the OFA on both a local and
Provincial level. He was a tireless advocate for protecting our local
environment through his passionate involvement to oppose the Richmond Dump
expansion. His big smile and bigger personality will be sorely missed by all
who came to know him. As per Allan’s wishes there will be only a small
family service. Donations to the charity of your choice in memory of Allan
would be appreciated by the family.”

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