Gerald Francis Garner Gerald Francis Garner , 63, of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born December 9, 1947 in Brockton, he was the son of the late William H. Garner and Phyllis (Trow) Crafts. Mr. Garner served in the United States Army and worked for several years at the Brockton VA Medical Center in the Patient Effects Department. He is survived by his brothers, Larry Garner of Rockland and Delton H. Garner of Brockton. He was the brother of the late William James Garner and Raymond Stearns Garner. Funeral Information A graveside funeral service will be held in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne on Wednesday, May 11th at 11:30AM.