GARDNER, MASS. — On Thursday, December 14, Gardner, resident Rexford Allison Stark passed away after a fight with kidney cancer and lymphoma. He was 76 years old.

A fixture at antiques shows, including political memorabilia, coins and militaria, he was particularly interested in political china, amassing one of the finest collections in the United States. He is survived by his wife, Patti Stark.

A more extensive obituary and In Memoriam will appear in an upcoming issue.