Lakeville – Madeline (Durgin) Garner, 84, of New Bedford died March 22, 2008 at the Island Terrace Nursing Home. She was the widow of Derek Garner.
Mrs. Garner was born in Boston, daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie Mae (Place) Durgin, and resided in New Bedford most of her life. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Sacred Heart Nursing Home until her retirement. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Donna L. Leaver and Doreen A. Flemming; 2 sons: Donald W. Flemming and Dennis R. Flemming; 2 sisters: Mary Allen and Nellie Lemaire; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.
Services for Mrs. Garner will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.