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FLORENCE GORDON Obituary

Gordon, Florence (Kaplan) Of Needham, on August 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Maxwell N. Gordon. Devoted mother of Marjorie Gordon and her husband Patrick Wagner of Drexel Hill, PA and Andrew Gordon and his husband David Blocher of Redding, CT. Loving grandma of Alexandra and Julia Harrington. Dear sister of the late Doris Epstein and Fred Kaplan. A pianist in her earlier life, Mrs. Gordon was born in Fall River and resided there until moving to New York to attend the Juilliard School. She returned to Fall River after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and married her husband as soon as possible after his return from the war. She began giving music lessons in Needham, and later became an accomplished embroiderer and an active teaching member of the Bay Colony Society of Embroiderers in Chestnut Hill. Later in life she also developed a love of crosswords and fitness walks. Mrs. Gordon was an active member of the North Hill residential community in Needham where she spent her last years. She will be remembered for her warmth and graciousness to all who knew her. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11:00 am. Remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of one's own choosing. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniakrodman.com "Family Owned"

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 28 to Sep. 1, 2014.
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Florence, I'm certain you and your husband are enjoying being together these last 10 years, while all I'm doing is becoming 10 years older. I look forward to the day when there will be peace in this world and we all can laugh and not be afraid of anything. Till we meet again, Joseph

Joseph Zani

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August 22, 2023

I can't believe 5 years have flown bye Florence. I still remember when you'd order a burger you would tell the Chef not to give you chopped onions, that you wanted a full slice because the pieces would all fall out, we sure had some good laughs. Save me a good seat.

Joseph Zani

August 22, 2019

Grandma, I'm sorry I wasn't able to see you sooner. There are so many things I wish I could've asked you about. You really were an extraordinary woman; one that was loved by those who had the good fortune of meeting her. (A feat not said of many). You are so loved and so missed!

Julia Harrington

September 16, 2014

Dear Florence,I will miss taking you to buy your special treats; Root Beer, Onion Rings, and the special of the day. I'll keep the lavender you gave me. Thanks for letting me share your company. Love you, Joe

Joseph Zani

September 1, 2014

May family and friends find comfort
from knowing Almighty God cares and
will help you during this difficult time 1Peter 5:6,7

August 31, 2014

Stacey Lerager

August 29, 2014

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234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA 02465

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