Thomas "Tommy" McClaren Gardner

Thomas "Tommy" McClaren Gardner, 26, of Chagrin Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 4th, 2016. Tommy was loved by his family for his unique sense of humor, and his ability to bring laughter to any situation. He will be missed for the kindness he exhibited to everyone, especially animals. While only with us on this earth for a short time, the impact Tommy made on everyone he met will comfort us as we learn to live without him.

He will be dearly missed by: his parents, Thomas J. and Betty "Bet" Jane (Brown) Gardner; sister, Jamie (Tyler) Fay; brother, Trace Gardner; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Tommy is preceded in death by: his grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Gardner and Thomas M. and Betty E. Brown.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE IS PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2016 AT THE GREAT BLUE HERON LODGE, 10110 CEDAR RD., CHESTERLAND, OH FROM 3:00-6:00 P.M. There will be a Prayer Service held at 4:30 P.M. All are invited to attend and bring your best pictures and stories to share. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family in c/o Sandra Dray, 1111 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077, or alternatively, to the Human Fund.