West Haven High School Principal Dies After Cancer Battle

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven is mourning the loss of beloved West Haven High School Principal Pamela B. Gardner after a long battle with cancer. Gardner passed away on Thursday morning.

“West Haven is heartbroken by the loss of Pamela Bellmore Gardner, a devoted principal and educator and a woman of character and strength,” West Haven Mayor Nancy R. Rossi said in a statement. “The pride and rock of West Haven High School, Pam brought integrity, wisdom and a great love of West Haven and its people. I am grateful for her dedication to nurturing young minds and lighting the way for our high school’s bright future.

“All of us here at City Hall will miss Pam, as will the thousands of Westies she inspired with her heroic struggle against cancer. The residents of West Haven join me in extending our heartfelt condolences to the Gardner and Bellmore families at this difficult time.”

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Condolences have poured in from throughout the state. Southern Connecticut Conference Commissioner Al Carbone wrote in a post on Twitter, “Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of @WHschools principal Pam Gardner, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was a wonderful educator, mother and wife. Rest easy, Pam.”

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