Carolyn Dugoff Gardner

carolyn gardner

August 6, 1941 ~ May 30, 2020

Born in: Yonkers, NY
Resided in: Orlando, FL

Carolyn Dugoff Gardner, 78 years old, passed away surrounded by family on May 30, 2020. She lived in Orlando, Florida.

She was preceded by her husband of over 40 years, Alan Paul Gardner, Bessie Ettinger Dugoff (mother), Benjamin Dugoff (father), Howard Jay Dugoff (brother) and Bryan Riga (grandson).

She is survived by her children – Debbie (Dave) Torrance, Jeffrey (Sue) Rosner, Jonathan (Marie) Gardner and Debbie Gardner Riga; her grandchildren – J.T. (Lauren) Torrance, Matthew Torrance, Taylor Rosner, Joshua Rosner, Anna Scott Gardner, Claudia Gardner, Lauren (Tanner) Stokes, Matthew Riga, Zachery Riga and Justin Tasso-Riga; her great grandchildren – Evelyn Torrance and Samantha Stokes; as well as lifelong friends – Millie and David Glassman, “adopted” daughter – Stephanie Glasser and all her dear friends in Reunion, Florida.

Carolyn was born and grew up in Yonkers, NY, moved to South Carolina in the 1970s and retired to Orlando, Florida 10 years ago. She spent most of her working life in the textile industry but enjoyed retirement best of all. She had an amazing sense of humor that was often unfiltered, and she was the life of any party. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her friends and family and working on her tan at the beach. Like her favorite romance novels and Hallmark movies, she will live happily ever after in the hearts of all who knew her.
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  1. Mary Cox says:

    Sending Love

  2. Teresa says:

    Carolyn,
    Your light will forever live in my heart, brightening the path of humour, laughter and friendship.
    Rest In Peace my friend.

  3. Anne Whelan says:

    Carolyn,
    Will miss you in Reunion. Never to be forgotten.
    Rest in peace.
    Anne & Derek

  4. Don & Karen Harding says:

    Carolyn, it has been a pleasure sharing our lives together here in Reunion. You and Alan were a big part of our little community. Don & I will miss you. Will think of you every day as we pass your house on our street and I will miss my meal sharing partner. Rest In Peace my friend.

  5. Teresa Li says:

    Carolyn,
    You will forever live in my heart.
    RIP dear friend.

    • Patty McKeon says:

      Carolyn, you were a fun cruise mate and dear friend. Our hearts are heavy with your loss.
      RIP

      Tom and Patty

  6. Isabel Robertson says:

    David and I will miss you so much and hope you and Alan are together forever.

    Love Izzy and Davie x

  7. Isabel Robertson says:

    We will miss you so much and hope you and Alan are now together forever.

    Izzy and Davie

  8. Stephanie & David says:

    Carolyn, no idea what we will do now that you gone? People will arrive for breakfast without walking, they will have serious conversations about making mayonaise and that is just the start of it! We love you and miss you terribly. Thank you for all the years of friendship. laughter and that very special wit of yours…

  9. Phyllis & Rich Sawyer says:

    Life was better with Carolyn as a friend. She was wise and warm. We shared so much and a day won’t go by without a memory of her. Gone to soon. The only silver lining is that she has joined her beloved Alan. Rest in peace my dear friend.

  10. Jeanne says:

    Our lives have been enriched by knowing you. I will miss my lunch buddy. Glad we were able to have one last lunch before you left us. Alan is smiling in heaven,
    Jeanne and Larry

  11. Kari Walia says:

    Carolyn, you were one of a kind, a special, loving and caring person although you tried so hard to be a tough cookie. I so enjoyed your witty remarks at yoga and your company at our knitting meetings when you had coffee with us all and we knitted and you pulled my leg about never wearing what I made, NOW I shall. Rest in peace my wonderful friend.

  12. Nancy and John Dryburgh says:

    Carolyn, you were an original and you’re missed very much. Your wise-cracks were the stuff of legends and brightened so many moments. Yoga class, knitting group (did you ever actually bring yarn?😉, Member dinners, and Saturday morning walks with the ladies followed by breakfast won’t be the same without you. You left us way too soon, but I’m sure Alan welcomed you with open arms and a great big hug. Your pain is gone now, dear friend, and you can rest in peace.

  13. Clare Ingram says:

    My beautiful Carolyn you brought so much happiness and fun into so many lives. Your youthful ways always amazed me! You lived life to the full and I feel the shock of your passing every day. My love and prayers will always be with you.
    Clare


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