Margaret Gardner of Reading, passed away on January 22 at the age of 81. Born in Brockton, Ma, the daughter of the late H. Nelson and Mary (Boyle) Gardner. She graduated from Brockton H. S. and Emmanuel College Boston. She lived in Brockton until 1977 and has since lived in Reading, MA. She worked for many years as a mathematician for Visidyne, Corp. at Hanscom Air Force base in Bedford. Since retirement she has volunteered at the thrift shop at Christ Church in Andover. She is survived by her brother Charles of Middletown RI and her companion Shirley Osmond. She will be lovingly remembered by her many friends and co-workers. Burial will be private.