A Brooklin Boat Yard Project
105' Whitehawk refit 1989-1991.
Project Manager: Paul Gardiner
12 meter Columbia total refit 1997-2000.
Project Manager: Paul Gardiner
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Headquartered in New England

February 13, 2010

Dear visitor,

We are extremely saddened to say that our good friend, Paul Gardiner, Managing Director of Yachtman, LLC. has tragically and suddenly passed away after a short illness.  We know that friends and associates may be checking this site for any news of Paul's passing, as well as to find any information regarding memorial services.

Please visit the "Friends of Paul page" to post comments, or stories about out beloved friend. (click here)

Friends, family, and associates of Paul may feel free to contact Mark DeStefano at 401-480-1740 or email at info@yachtmanage.com. or Eric Leslie at eleslie@hinckleyyachts.com

Funeral and Memorials

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Calling hours: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford
140 West Main Rd
North Kingstown, RI 02852
401-294-4013
http://www.murphyfuneralhomes.org/cranstonmurphy.htm


Thursday, February 18, 2010 Funeral service: 10:00am

St Bernard's Church
275 Tower Hill Rd.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
401-295-0387
http://sbcwickford.org


Sunday February 28th 3:00pm-6:00pm

A Celebration of Paul's Life
LMI North
Loughborough Marine Interests, LLC
1 Alden Way
Portsmouth, RI 02871
http://www.lminewport.com/lmi-facilities.php


For those wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers:

A Scholarship fund has been set up for Paul's son Mitchell
An Account is held at Bank Newport:
People wishing to donate should make their checks out to:

Mitchell Schulz Scholarship Fund

And mail to:

Mitchell Schulz Scholarship Fund
C/O Eric Leslie
22 Bartlett Road
Middletown, RI 02842

Paul is a life long sailor and Captain with nearly 200,000 miles behind him and holder of a USCG masters license for 22 years. As a former yacht owner and broker for larger vessels, Paul understands the clients perspective before entering into any new construction or refit project. Paul has managed several notable projects and has proved instrumental in the management of upwards of 30+ contractors, all with client satisfaction. Classic power and sail yachts are Paul's speciallty, and he has a thorough understanding of yacht construction, marine joinery and today's complex onboard systems.
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