Obituary of Harold A. Gordon

Harold A. Gordon, age 66, of Gloversville, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, after suffering a massive stroke earlier in the week.

 

He was born May 30, 1952 in Amsterdam, the son of James and Josephine Bannin Gordon. He served in the US Army from 1970 to 1973 in Germany. He was employed at Spring Street Leather, Universal, Mohawk Furniture and by Perrone Leather, Fultonville for the past eight years until last week.

 

Harold enjoyed fishing, ice fishing and hunting with family and friends, especially his best friend, Skip Lee. He was a workaholic and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and good friend to all.

 

He is survived by his wife, Karen Calhoun Gordon of over 42 years, whom he married on June 13, 1976; a son, Ross Gordon (Heidi Babcock) of Gloversville; three grandchildren, MacKenzy Gordon, Gavin Gordon and Sedrik Nellis; two nephews, Robert and Jeffrey Watson; and a niece, Cheryl St. Louis.

 

He was predeceased by his parents; also by his brothers and sisters, Roger Gordon, James Gordon, Herbert Gordon, Bernard Gordon, Joyce Forgette, Patricia St. Louis and Marie Watson; and a nephew, Shane St. Louis.

 

Cremation took place at ParkView Crematorium, Schenectady.

 

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the charity of one's choice.

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville.

 

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