Obituary of JoAnn Gardner

JoAnn Gardner, 86, of Mt. Arlington passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 3, 1935 in Morristown, NJ, JoAnn has resided in Mt. Arlington since 1965. She earned a bachelor's degree in education NJ State Teacher's College and her master's degree in education from Kean University. JoAnn taught for the Morristown, Mt. Arlington and Randolph School Districts. She also owned and operated the Farmer in the Dell Nursery School. JoAnn was predeceased by her mother Ann T. (Duffy) McClay. Survivors include her husband, David, five sons Dan, Don and wife Christine, Doug and wife Diane, Dean and Duffy, seven grandchildren, Anthony, Deanna, Iris, Rose, Rowan, Sarah and Pearl and two great grandchildren, Gavin and Ella. JoAnn's Life Celebration will include a memorial Mass on Wednesday August 18 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of the Lake RC Church in Mt. Arlington. Cremation will be private. For memorial donations in lieu of flowers, please consider the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum, PO Box 668, Landing, NJ 07850.