Name: Calling hours for Phyllis L. Gordon
Start: 2022-12-29T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-12-29T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Manchester Funeral Home

Phyllis L. (Sandberg) Gordon, 97, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Vernon Manor, with family at her side. Wife of the late Robert J. Gordon, Jr., Phyllis was born on August 8, 1925, daughter of the late Harry T. and Ethel (Fisher) Sandberg.

Phyllis grew up in East Glastonbury and attended the town's one room schoolhouse. She graduated from Glastonbury High School after which she worked for Hamilton Standard on the teletype machine. Upon moving to Manchester, the family became members of South United Methodist Church where Phyllis met many lifelong friends and her husband, Bob. There, she was an active member of the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday School for several years. She was also part of a women's quilting group at the church and a member of Manchester's Church Women United in the 1960s and 70s.

Phyllis enjoyed gardening, lunches with her lady friends and showing kindness to others by remembering them with letters, greeting cards and her delicious baked goods.

Phyllis found the most joy in life by being involved in the lives of her family.

Phyllis is survived by her son Robert Gordon and his wife Barbara, her daughter Eileen Paulhus and her husband Chris, and her son Philip Gordon and wife Joan; her grandchildren Scott Gordon, Christopher Gordon (wife Heather and great-grandchildren, Hannah and Eli), Matthew Gordon (wife Caitlin and great-grandchildren, Avery and Laurel), Emily Paulhus (Duncan Freake), Michael Paulhus (Hannah Bassett), Hilary Gordon (Saul York), Andrew Gordon (Jeremy Anne Herco), Brenna Gordon (Jesse Crocker), and her beloved sister Lois Ferrin and special nieces and nephews. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother William Sandberg and sister Audrey St. Pierre.

The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of Vernon Manor for their excellent care and support and for the many activities provided to Phyllis, which she rarely missed.

Friends and relatives may pay their respects at Manchester Funeral Home, 142 East Center Street, Manchester, on December 29, 2022, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut at 10:00am. Memorial contributions may be made to South United Methodist Church's Music Ministry.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 28, 2022.

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Sue York

December 29, 2022

The staff and residents at Vernon Manor want to share our condolences to Phyllis's family and friends. Phyllis was a key-member of our family here and we will miss her greatly. She has a beautiful smile that lit up every room she came in to. A devoted friend to all at Vernon Manor. Always worried about others and how her "girls down the hall" were feeling, instead of thinking of herself, even in her final days. I enjoyed talking with Phyllis daily. She loved telling me fond stories about her family and the joy they gave her. A devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
At Vernon Manor, Phyllis was an avid Bingo player and one of the best players at the game. She won often and instead of keeping her prize, would give it away to her friends. Always thinking and doing for others. I loved that she came to every activity on the calendar. As the Director of Recreation, she always supported me and gave me confidence to try new things. She loved the classic movies and songs, especially church anthems and choir songs. She was committed to her faith throughout her life.
We will truly miss Phyllis and her smile. I'll especially miss our talks about life, family and our friendship. Her friends here were more like family to her. We truly are missing a member of our family and it's just not the same without her. But, we know she's at peace and reunited with her husband and parents.

Susan Van Veldhuisen (Ather)

December 28, 2022

We extend our heartfelt sympathies and caring prayers to the Gordon and Paulhus families. May you find God's peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. The many wonderful memories, the love and legacy of a life that meant so much to her family and many friends will continue. Love, the Van Veldhuisen, Ather, and Cyr families.

Manchester Funeral Home

December 28, 2022

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.