Obituary of John E. Gordon

John E. "Jack" GordonKeeseville - John E. "Jack" Gordon, 63, formerly of Santor Lane, Keeseville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh. He has been a resident of Meadowbrook Healthcare for the last several years.He was born in Keeseville, November 13, 1945, the son of George and Margaret (Miner) Gordon. He graduated from Keeseville High School in 1963 and later from North Country Community College with an associate's degree. He was a mechanic at Pratt & Whitney in Bristol, Connecticut prior to retiring. Jack was a member of the Keeseville Elks Lodge #2072. He enjoyed watching the SciFi Channel and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Gail F. (Barber) Gordon, whom he married May 17, 1975 in AuSable Forks; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Maurice Tellier of Peru; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerald and Lori Gordon of Keeseville; family friend, Sandra Ledwith and her husband, Ted of Keeseville; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins.He was predeceased by his parents.Calling hours will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 from 6 to 8pm at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. Members of the Keeseville Elks Lodge #2072 will meet at the Hamilton Funeral Home Monday evening for a 6:30pm service. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10am at St. John's Church in Keeseville with Rev. William G. Reamer, CVPH chaplain, celebrating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.Donations in his memory may be made to the Keeseville Rescue Squad.Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru.643-9055