Gordon B. Gifford Jr.

Of Walpole formerly of Wellesley, died after a prolonged illness on April 16, 2008. He was the dear husband of Gail B. (Bird) Gifford. His parents were the late Harriette D. (Dooley) Gifford and Gordon B. Gifford of Waban. Gordon, who graduated from Babson College, was a successful builder in Newton and Wellesley. His work was his hobby, as well as his business. His special talent was finding the right site for what he wanted to build. He enjoyed the challenge above all else. He was a long time member of the Wellesley Club and Kiwanis, where he particularly enjoyed attending the St. Patrick's Day Luncheons. He also enjoyed tennis, bridge and sailing. He had a sailboat for a number of years and loved having guests sail with him. In addition to his wife Gail, he leaves his loving children, Robert B. Gifford and his wife Paula of Needham, Alan J. Gifford and his wife Patti of Natick, Pamela A. Gyory and her husband Randy of Kempton, PA. He was also the father of the late Gordon B. Gifford, III. He was the stepfather of Laurie L. Kearney and her husband Rich of Walpole, and Peter H. Conn and his wife Kate of Olympia, WA. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren, Madeleine, Samuel, Katharine, Christine and Kimberly Gifford, Shane & Dubheasa O'Ceallaigh and Aodhan Gyory, plus his step grandchildren, Daniel, Nicholas and Claire Kearney. His Brother Nelson S. Gifford of Marion. His nieces and nephews Susan Fay, Diane Gifford, & Ian Gifford of whom he was so fond. He also leaves the mother of his children Shirley B. Gifford of S. Dennis. At Gordon's request there will be no funeral. A private burial service will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellesley. In his own words for remembrance, "I desire a gathering of my family and friends for a pleasant social event that I would have enjoyed." This will be held at New Pond Village, 180 Main St., (Rt 1A) Walpole on Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462 or to Babson College Babson Park, MA 02457. Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home WALPOLE.