Rocky Point Gazebo: In memory of Lynn Gardner

Lynn Gardner’s husband, Jamie Allin (centre) and their son, Gregory, join former Rocky Point Commanding Officer Major Jean-Luc Rioux during a gazebo dedication ceremony for Gardner on Aug. 3. Photo by Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services

Lynn Gardner’s husband, Jamie Allin (centre) and their son, Gregory, join former Rocky Point Commanding Officer Major Jean-Luc Rioux during a gazebo dedication ceremony for Gardner on Aug. 3. Photo by Cpl Stuart MacNeil, MARPAC Imaging Services

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer ~

A gazebo has been dedicated in memory of long-time Rocky Point employee Lynn Gardner, who passed away on July 13, at the age of 54.

The gazebo, located just outside the ammunition depot’s canteen, is a fitting tribute to Gardner, who worked for the Department of National Defence as an Ammunition Technician and Acting Materiel Processing Officer, says former co-worker and close friend Sandra Nelson.

“She was an upbeat, perky person and everyone truly loved her because she never had a bad word to say about anybody, never played into gossip and had a high degree of compassion and respect for everyone here,” Nelson said. “Whenever we look out the windows of the canteen towards the gazebo we will think of her.”

On July 11, Lynn, her husband Jamie and their son Gregory were in the Vancouver area traveling back from visiting family in Quesnel, B.C., when she suffered a brain aneurysm, tragically passing away just two days later. When news of Gardner’s death reached her coworkers it hit everyone pretty hard.  

“There were lots of tears as her extended family here at Rocky Point were left speechless when we heard the sad news,” said Nelson.

A dedication ceremony in remembrance of Gardner was held at the structure on Aug. 3, and was attended by her husband, their son, and numerous friends and colleagues. During the ceremony a plaque was affixed to the gazebo with the inscription:

Dedicated in memory of Karen Lynn Gardner, 30 January 1963 – July 13, 2017. Lynn started as a groundskeeper and excelled at everything. She advanced to a Senior Supervisor position in the very demanding Technical Services Section. Lynn exceeded expectation while acting as the Materiel Processing Officer. Lynn shined as an “unsung hero.” She contributed her time in many volunteer projects, especially with the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign. Lynn’s smile, laughter and selfless contributions will be remembered.  November 1988 to July 2017, CFAD Rocky Point.

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