David Matthew Gardner, age 52, a resident of Derry, NH, formerly a longtime resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Laurie (Fells) Gardner with whom he enjoyed 26 years of marriage.
He was born on November 25, 1970 in Dracut and was the loving son of Myles Gardner and the late Beverly (Newell) Gardner.
David attended Dracut High School and later moved to Derry, NH with his wife and children. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and participating in charity rides during the summer. David also enjoyed playing video games, working outdoors, and going out for breakfast with his family. He deeply loved his family and enjoyed going on vacation with them.
In addition to his loving wife and his father, David is survived by his two children, Joseph Gardner and his fiancé Sabrina Madi, and Molly Manter and her husband Walter; his sisters, Beverly Zatowski and her husband Michael, Jennifer Carroll, and Kristin Whittemore and her husband Jason; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his mother, David is predeceased by his brother-in-law, John Carroll.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 3rd from 3pm to 7pm at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. His funeral service will be held on Friday, April 7th at 9am at the Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, 96 Riverneck Rd., Chelmsford. Kindly gather at the cemetery.