Marie A. Gardner, 74, of Tivoli, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Stuyvesant, New York. Marie fought a long battle with cancer. Marie grew up in Poughkeepsie and moved to Tivoli in 1989 and remained in Tivoli until the time of her passing. Born on March 15, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Charles W. Gardiner and Barbara Freal Gardiner. On Saturday, September 5, 1970, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Poughkeepsie, NY, she married the love of her life, Ralph A. Gardner. Marie and Ralph just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. Prior to retirement, Marie worked at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Described as "Everyone's Friend," and often a mother to the students at the college, Marie's presence on campus is missed by many. Marie was asked about her best accomplishment, and she answered, "I loved being a devoted wife, loving mother and being able to care for my grandchildren." Marie liked to crochet and bake and her favorite vacation was spending time on the beach. Marie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ralph A. Gardner, Tivoli, NY; daughter, Jacqueline Gardner; daughter, Melissa Gardner; her father, Charles W. Gardiner; sister and brother-in-law, Marianne (Lou) Ghiotti; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy (Edward) Patsey; grandsons, Auston, Juston and Daniel Stanhope; grandson, Gavin Dixit; granddaughter, Maya Dixit; Elias Maillet; many nieces, nephews, and several great nieces & great nephews. In addition to her mother, Marie was predeceased a daughter, Kerrianne Gardner-Dixit. Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Community Mausoleum, 342 South Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. The Rev. Jeffrey Koenig, will officiate. Marie's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545 or online at www.caryinstitute.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.