Antonia M. Gardner

  Antonia Marie Gardner, born on October 9, 1977, in Springfield, MA, died on July 27, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

  She is survived by her children, Nicholas, Lyric, Juan, and Saphira;  her grandchildren, Hazel and Antonio;  as well as her brothers, Nathaniel and Brandon; and her parents, Deborah and Leonard (Brenda).  She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial Mass in honor of Toni will be held on Sunday, August 10 at 10 AM at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 254 State St. in Springfield.  Per Toni’s wishes there will not be a funeral.

Memorial donations in Antonia’s name may be made to the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, 3350 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107  

or to Saphira Gardner’s education fund (Checks payable to College America, Florence Bank, attention Adam Kittredge, 85 Main Street, Florence, MA 01062.)

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