Jean M. Gordon, Suffield, CT, formerly of Enfield, CT, passed away May 19, 2016, a few days after celebrating his 85th birthday, with his beloved wife of 52 years, Angela, and family by his side. He was born May 1, 1931 to Arline (Dickey) and Arthur H. Gordon, Augusta, Maine. Jean attended Cony H.S., Augusta, and Winthrop H.S., Winthrop. He joined the Air Force in 1949, proudly serving in Kansas, Saudi Arabia, and Bermuda where he flew with the "Hurricane Hunters". He also served with the Maine National Guard and Connecticut National Guard for many years. Jean was employed by Pratt & Whitney/United Aircraft Research Labs for 30 plus years. He enjoyed reading, woodworking projects, model airplanes, and was an avid UConn Women's Basketball fan. Along with his wife, Angela, he will be truly missed by his son, Jeff Gordon (Cathy), New York, his daughter, Tina Burnham (Mike), Maine, grandchildren, Justin, Bob (Trista), and Tim, Melissa Barter (Steve), Joey and Chip, and six great-grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters, Elli Gordon, Florida, and Lynda Stockford (Parker) CT. and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Owen, and brother-in-law, Francis, Ireland. The family would like to thank the friends and caregivers at their Suffield residence, and the caregivers at Parkway Pavilion for their care and compassion.
A private family Celebration of Life will take place there on June 4th, followed later in summer by burial with full Military Honors. For online expressions of sympathy, visit us at www.leetestevens.com