Jeremy Ray Gardner, 65 of Wiscasset, passed at home following a long illness.   Jeremy was born in South Charleston, WV where he resided until enlisting in the United States Navy in 1978, where he spent 11 years as a Gunner's Mate. 

Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he worked as a Contractor supporting new construction ships in Bath, until settling into his career as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at SUPSHIP Bath, where he watched over his beloved weapons systems. 

In 2005 he married his long-time love, Linda Campbell of Wiscasset, with whom he spent 33 years and raised 2 children, James Humphrey of Lewiston, and Leah Campbell of Bath.  In 2007 they welcomed their only grandchild, Cadence Thompson of Bath.

If there was a season for it, he hunted it. If it swam, he fished for it; usually alongside his dear friend Donald Nichols of Five Islands.  Together, they tagged many moose in the Maine woods.

Surviving are his wife and children; his sister, Cindy (Barry) Curry of Duck, WV and their children Alia, Bethany, and Ethan; his stepmother, Maria "Angela" Gardner of St Albans, WV; and many cousins and friends.  

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Means of Ivydale, WV; and his father, Jeremy "Jerry" Gardner of St Albans, WV.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.