Jayddin Robert 'Hammy' Gardner

Port Leyden- Jayddin Robert Gardner, age 6, of River Road, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Affectionately nicknamed "Hammy" he was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on January 18, 2010, a son of Matthew B. Gardner and Jessica L. Dunaway. Hammy attended Lyons Falls Head Start and was currently attending Kindergarten at Port Leyden Elementary School. Hammy was a very social child who attracted the affections of all with his contagious smile which would light up the lives of those around him. He greatly enjoyed being a typical active boy and playing at the Lyons Falls Park and also spending hours riding his John Deere Gator. Hammy was captivated by anything connected to Minions - characters from the movie, "Despicable Me." He was interested in Baseball and found joy in watching his brother and sister, Issac and Gabby playing Baseball. He attended Calvary Bible Church of Greig, where he was active in Sunday school. On Tuesday after school, he attended Bible Club at Port Leyden Elementary School. In addition to his mother, Jessica (Johnny) Rodriguez, Port Leyden, Hammy is survived by his father, Matthew B. (Audrey) Gardner, Martinsburg; two brothers, Issac, Hunter; one sister, Gabreille, all at home; maternal grandparents, Robert and Sherry Dunaway, Port Leyden; paternal grandparents, Larry and Karen Gardner, Boonville and paternal grandmother, Janice Ingersoll (Herb Lamb Jr.), Martinsburg; his paternal great grandfather, George Ingersoll, Martinsburg and paternal great grandmother, Marge, Adams; his maternal aunt and uncle, Bridget and TJ Phelps, Lyons Falls; a maternal uncle and aunt, Johnathan and Sabrina Frizzell, Port Leyden; his paternal aunt and uncle, Kimberly and Jason Martin, Fine, NY; paternal uncle, Nathan Gardner, Boonville, uncles and aunts, Brian and Tori Marsden, Boonville; Christopher and Soleil Witzigman, Frankfort, NY and several cousins. Hammy is also survived by his extended family; Mark and Sandy Beasock and their children, Christopher, Sarah and Hannah. His Funeral will be Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Pastor James Jenkins of Calvary Bible Church of Greig will officiate. Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. and Monday 10-11 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Syracuse or Rochester Ronald McDonald House at 1100 East Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13210, or 333 Westmoreland Drive, Rochester, NY 14620 or to J.S. Koster Hose Company Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 652, Port Leyden, NY 13433 or to Lyons Falls Fire Department, P.O. Box 520, Lyons Falls, NY 13368.