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CARL ARTHUR GORDON

1934 - 2016

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

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Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton

1251 Washington Street

West Newton, Massachusetts

CARL GORDON Obituary

GORDON, Carl Arthur Of Needham, February 26, 1934 – February 13, 2016. Son of the late Meyer J. and Edith F. (Nesselroth) Gordon. Carl spent his life in Needham, MA; he was a graduate of Hiram College in Ohio. Carl was a dear friend of Bill and Amy Holland, and their children, Mary, Catie and Andrew. He was a loving cousin to Arthur, Andre, Claudia, Margaret, Eliot and James Gordon. Carl will be missed by his good friend and caregiver, Richard Dunphy. Carl was an active member of Massachusetts Masonry; Past Master of Norfolk Lodge A.F. & A.M. ; Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts; and Past Commander in Chief of Massachusetts Consistory. The Gordon family was among the earliest members of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham and Carl received much love and assistance from the congregation during his long illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be held at his residence on Monday until 8:00 pm and Tuesday 4:00-8:00 pm. Donations in his name may be made to The Brotherhood Fund of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts c/o Arthur Johnson, G.S., 186 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors brezniakrodman.com "Family Owned"

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2016.

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Charles Blood

February 25, 2016

We were very fortunate to have known Carl Gordon. My son entered the Masons and Carl mentored him as he did so many young people.

He was a good friend and became part of our extended family. Carl would visit with us at our traditional Christmas Eve party every year. He was always interested and also concerned for the well being of all in our family..

Carl battled his infirmities and was determined to be at peace in his beloved family home.

He will be sorely missed. God bless you Carl.

Chris, Sarah, Kathryn and Charles Blood

February 22, 2016

Carl was our first landlord on Chestnut St, 1968-69, and he was responsible for my husband being a member of Norfolk Lodge all these years even though he has never been active. It had been over 40 years when I read in the the newsletter that he had been ill and would appreciate cards and calls. After the very first card he called and we have kept in touch since. Paul and I are sorry to hear of his passing but feel that we were blessed by our renewed friendship. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and his Lodge family as well.
Hannah Whittaker
North Port, FL

(Veronica) Ronnie Daniels

February 18, 2016

Bill, Amy and Richard -

I am so saddened to learn that Carl passed away. He and my husband grew up together and remained in touch until my husband passed away in August,2007. He always spoke so highly of Carl and their friendship over the years. Not knowing that my husband passed away,Carl sent a Christmas card at which time I found his number in my husband's cell phone and starting calling every few months to stay in touch and check on him. When his phone just kept ringing in the last few days and his answering machine did not pick up, I realized something must be wrong and I started searching for news in Needham....but I truly did not think that I would find that he had passed away. He was such a nice man and always so pleasant to talk with. I will greatly miss our calls and discussions of my southern weather versus his cold weather up North. I will surely miss our conversations but I know that he is at peace and now healthy again and probably he and Dave are having a terrific conversation just about now.

February 14, 2016

PG...One of the most giving,selfless,men we've known.You will be missed, but we now know that you are at peace..Love,Kathy and Steve Vose

Robert P Eaton

February 14, 2016

Carl was an unbelievable friend to so many.
As I think of him I can not help but think of all the masonic achievements of his DeMoly boys in Norfolk Lodge.

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15

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Feb

15

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park

43 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA

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16

Memorial Gathering

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

at his residence

MA

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1251 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465

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