Gardiner- Michael R. St. John, 68, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from natural causes. Michael was born in Hartford, CT on September 19, 1956, the son of the late Clifford J. and Olive P St. John. Michael graduated from Caribou High School class of 1974. He furthered his education by attending NMVTI and receiving an Associate Degree in Computer Programming. Retiring from the State of Maine, Michael enjoyed building his Star Wars Lego sets, playing Pokémon and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Clifford C., Leo P. and Jeffrey A. St. John; his only sister, Dolores L. Jandreau. He is survived by two brothers, Arthur L. Philbrick of Augusta, Peter P. St. John of Caribou; many nieces and nephews whom he so loved and cared about. Burial and graveside services will be held at a later date I at the Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, ME. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, ME. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website www.StaplesFuneralHome.com