Ann Mae Gardiner

February 12, 1925 - February 13, 2020

Ann Mae Gardiner, 95, of Kingsford, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. Ann was born February 12, 1925, in Escanaba, MI, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (La Crosse) Sarasin. She married Eugene Pugens on June 4, 1944, and he preceded her in death in 1966. She married Francis Gardiner in July of 1977, and he also preceded her in death in 1993. She worked at Allis Chalmers in West Allis, WI, for 35 years. She worked as a key punch operator in the office for 8 years and 27 years as a crane operator. She enjoyed many hobbies, crafts and was an active bowler until she was 90 years old. Ann was the beloved mother of two sons, Brian (Christine) Pugens and Lawrence Pugens; a former daughter-in-law, Mary Catanese; stepchildren, Frank Jr. (Terri) Gardiner, Patrice (Dennis) Jaglin and Denise Gardiner; and longtime companion Ernest Anderson. She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Joseph Sarasin Jr., Shirley Luft (Richie), Joyce Sheffer (Marvin), Jim (Judy) Sarasin, and Phillip Sarasin. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Shreve, and a brother, Stanley Sarasin. Ann had a generous, fiery spirit, with a joy for life and was a lifelong learner. Ann was loved, admired and survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial mass held on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford, MI. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ann M. Gardiner online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.