Portland- Robert E. "Bob" Gardiner, 90, of Portland, was reunited with his beloved wife Peg of 70 years     on Friday September 6, 2024. Peg died on July 24th of this year.     He was born in Portland on May 8, 1934, a son of Onswell C. and Gertrude (Lungren) Gardiner.     Bob was educated in Portland Schools, and was a 1953 graduate of Deering High School.     He was a 65-year member of the IBEW Local 567 in Portland, 42 of those years he was employed with     E.S. Boulos in Westbrook, and for 20 years he taught the apprenticeship classes.     Bob was a life member of the Elks, Eagles & the Italian Heritage.    He enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping shooting pool & following his grandkids throughout all of    Their school and sporting events.   Bob is survived by his children, Robert A. Gardiner & wife Sue of Westbrook, Jeffrey L. Gardiner &   Wife Kim of Waterville, Lori Luebbert & husband Ted of Gardiner, & Mark D. Gardiner & wife   Christine of Portland; 2 Brothers Richard Gardiner & wife Linda of Minot, and Ronald Gardiner & wife   Jean of Cape Elizabeth; a Sister Jacqueline McNeill & husband Ken of Augusta; 16 Grandchildren, 22   Greatgrandchildren, many nieces & nephews, and his beloved dog "ZOE".    Besides his wife he was predeceased by a sister Carol Dunn and 3 brothers, Frank, Alan & Stephen.     A Funeral Service will be held 12 Noon on Saturday September 14, 2024 at A.T.  Hutchins Funeral Home,     660 Brighton Avenue, with visiting hours from 10 Am until time of service. Burial will follow at   Brooklawn Memorial Park.