Title
Mr.
Last Name
Gordon
First Name
David
Middle Name
T.
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dexter, Me.
Date of Birth
1931-11-06
Place of Death
Garland, Me
Date of Death
2021-02-27
Publication
Bangor Daily News 2021-02-28
Obituary
GARLAND - David T. Gordon, 89, died peacefully February 27, 2021. He was born November 6, 1931, in Dexter, a son of Leo and Edith (Jaquith) Gordon. He graduated from N. H. Fay High School, class of 1951, and entered the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge in 1955. After the war, David worked for Wirthmore Stores, and later Davis Supply in Corinna, where he retired after 40 years. He was a life member of the Shirley B. Carter VFW. He enjoyed hunting at the log cabin camp in Ripley that he, his wife and children built themselves. David and wife, Mona, also built their home on the Dover Road, where they resided all 62 years of their marriage. David enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in their many sporting events throughout the years. David and Mona are longtime members of the New Hope Baptist Church in Dexter. He is survived by his loving wife, Ramona (Provost) Gordon of Garland; his children, Laurie Gordon Fogarty and husband, John, of Dexter and Alan and wife, Lisa Gordon, of Presque Isle; grandchildren, Meagan Fogarty Pritchard and husband, Edwin, of Scarborough, Devin Fogarty and wife, Dorie, of Maine, Trevor Fogarty and fiancée, Dana Webber, of Dexter and Joshua Gordon of Pittsfield, MA; and a great-granddaughter, Ella Pritchard. David was predeceased by siblings, Alfred, Ernest, Earl, Dorothy, John, Fred, Donald, Frank, and Marjorie. A military graveside memorial service will be announced at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter, with the Rev. Andrew Spohrer officiating. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. Published on February 28, 2021