Larry Gardiner
elevated mkRtB November 3, 1963 – September 12, 2026
elevated mkRtB Visitation
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home Chapel
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated mkRtB Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church
115 Vodden St E, Brampton, ON L6V 1M4
Entombment
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated mkRtB Obituary
elevated mkRtB Larry Gardiner passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family and siblings.
elevated mkRtB Larry was born in Toronto to Kenneth George Bruce Gardiner and Maria Gardiner. He has an older brother, John, and a younger sister, Ava. He spent his early years in Toronto, later moving to Malton, where he lived on Darla Drive, before eventually making Brampton his home.
elevated mkRtB Larry was a loving and devoted husband to Maria (Zeny) Gardiner, with whom he shared 31 wonderful years of marriage. He was also a proud and caring father to his son, Lorenzo Gardiner, who brought great joy to his life.
elevated mkRtB Larry was an active member of his church and faithfully served as an usher. His strong faith in God and connection to his church community were an important part of his life.
elevated mkRtB Larry was deeply loved and will be remembered with so much affection. He was a cheerful man with a good heart. Larry had a warm and joyful personality. He was always smiling, making jokes, and finding ways to make those around him laugh.
elevated mkRtB His sense of humour, kindness, and love brought happiness to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He always saw the best in people and the good in life. He truly made the world a happier place.
elevated mkRtB Larry had a great love for hockey and was a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan. At gatherings, before everyone began to eat, Larry could often be heard saying, “Buon appetito!” — a simple phrase that became one of those special Larry moments that brought a smile to everyone around him.
elevated mkRtB Larry was adventurous at heart and loved to travel, explore new places, and spend time at the beach with his family. He knew how to appreciate the moments that made life special.
elevated mkRtB Larry will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Maria, his son, Lorenzo, his family, siblings, relatives, and friends. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories filled with laughter, love, faith, and adventure. His smile, his sense of humour, and his generous spirit will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
elevated mkRtB The family welcomes flowers or donations to the family in memory of Larry.
Maria – my deepest condolences to you and and your family during this difficult time. May God give you strength to get through this. I am soooo sorry for your loss. please know I am here for anything you need.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Maria, your son and the entire Gardiner Family during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies. ~Dayna
Dear Maria and Renz. I am really sorry for your loss. Bob was also conveying his heartfelt sympathy.
We will always include him in our prayers. We will miss his beautiful smile every time we see him.
My precious Maria,
I am saddened by this news!! God gave you a wonderful husband, and a life-time of unforgettable memories.
May you and family draw strength from your commitment to Jesus, HE never leaves his children!!
Keeping you in our prayers!
Lovingly yours,
Jascent Smythe
Please accept my configuration of deep sympathy. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this time of sorrow.
Maria, I was so saddened by this news. My thoughts go out to you & your son in these trying times. Find comfort in your faith. That would’ve pleased your faithful husband.
My deepest condolences to you and your family Maria. I was very saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maria, this news has brought great sadness to all of us. Thinking about you and your family during this very difficult time.
Maria – My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest condolences for your loss.
Maria, praying that Christ’s love brings comfort to your soul and that your cherished memories provide warmth during this difficult time. My deepest condolences for your loss.
Maria- Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Prav
Maria my dear friend, I cannot tell you how saddened I am about the passing of your beautiful husband Larry. Thinking of you and your son Lorenzo during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that you have family and friends that love you and will always be there for you. My deepest condolences and sympathy.
My dear Maria and Renz,
Our deepest thoughts are with you, Renz and the whole family during this difficult time.
Larry was such a gentle and a wonderful man.
I’m glad I had the opportunity of knowing him, had some brief chats over the years whenever he picked you up in P1.
May our Lord gives you strength in the days ahead.
Much love.
Maria, I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. May the love from family and friends bring comfort to you and Lorenzo during this difficult time.
Dear Maria and Lorenzo, and family.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Larry’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Dearest Maria and Renz, words are not enough to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I met Larry once or twice only but I do recall his sense of humour and smiling face. Praying for peace, comfort and strength for you both and the whole family at this difficult time.
Cling to the love, let go of the pain, and always remember.Death cannot truly set us apart when love is unfettered, eternal, and far beyond the now. Larry lives on inside you and through every life he touched. You still breathe the same air he once did, hear his voice in the words he spoke, and find him in the songs you used to tune into together. You will always feel his presence in those quiet ways that only you can understand. Though Larry has crossed into the next dimension, he remains just a breath away from us all.Hold onto him in all the lovely moments and beautiful things you shared.Together, Alda and I share deeply in your grief and loss.
Dear Maria and Lorenzo,
Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria and Renz, though our words feel so small to comfort your hearts as you miss Larry, we pray you find peace in God’s eternal and powerful words. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18″, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, and “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, …nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39
Our condolences…
Dear Maria,
I’m so sorry to hear of this sad news.
Thinking of you and your son, Lorenzo during this difficult time.
I know there are no words that can ease your pain as grief is heavy and slow….
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sending healing prayers and comfort to you, Lorenzo and the Gardiner family during this tough time.
Dear Maria,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband, Larry.
I know there are no words now that can ease your pain, as grief is heavy and slow…..
Still, please accept my deepest condolences.
Thinking of you and your dear son Lorenzo during this difficult time and sending healing prayers for comfort and strength for you both as well as the Gardiner family.
May Larry always be Jesus’s Love, Peace and
I didn’t have the chance to know Larry as well as I wish I had, but I knew enough to know that he was a good man.
My thoughts and prayers are with Maria and the rest of the family during this incredibly difficult time.
May they find strength and comfort in the love and memories you left behind.
May your spirit and soul watch over them, and may they always feel that you are by their side.
Rest peacefully. You will never be forgotten.
I don’t have the words but know that i’m as heartbroken as the family. Larry’s kindness loving ways and handsome smile will be deeply missed. Tight embrace Zen and Renz
Dear Maria and Lorenzo,
No words can express how deeply sorry we are to hear of the passing of Larry. In our brief interactions with him, we know him as a man of faith, a gentle and kind soul, who always brought a smile to our face.
We pray that you and your family can find strength in God and in your faith to carry you through this most difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy.
Dearest Maria, Lorenzo and the Gardiner family,
My deepest condolences to you all. May you be comforted by the cherished memories of dear Larry.
Blessings
Maria, I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing.
May all your beautiful memories help comfort you at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to you, Lorenzo and family.
Maria, I am so saddened to hear about your husband’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. My heart goes out to you and Lorenzo during this incredibly difficult time. You are both in my thoughts, and I’m sending you strength, love and comfort in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy.
Sabrina Podai
Maria I am so very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. My deepest condolences to you and your son and your family.
Maria,
From God we came and to him we return, sorry for your loss of your beloved husband, rest assured you will be with him in heaven again.
My prayers and love are with you and your son as you go through this difficult time.
Maria, I am deeply saddened to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Sending you strength, comfort and peace. Love, Amanda from Legal Services at Peel.
Thinking of you and your family Maria.
Maria and family. I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Cherish your memories and please know that I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you the biggest hug and I hope you find peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time. Your friend, Michelle Barnes, from S&T, Region of Peel
My dear Maria, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. May you be comforted by the God of all comfort.
Maria, My deepest sympathies to you and your family on your loss. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Maria, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
Maria, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May you find the comfort you seek in the arms of those who love and care for you.