Gordon D. Curtis

1926 - 2018

Gordon D. Curtis, 92, of Bellingham passed away on Mon. Dec. 3, 2018 at the Blaire House in Milford. He was the husband of the late Joyce A. (Pickering) Curtis who died in 2003. Mr. Curtis had been employ- ed as the Director of Purchasing at the ATF Davidson Co. and had previously been employed as the Division Controller at the former Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsvi- lle. Gordon was born Jan. 31, 1926 in Brockton the son of the late Arthur W. and Annie (DeVenne) Curtis. He moved to Bellingham in 1926 and was a graduate of Bellingham High School and the New England School of Accounting. Mr. Curtis served in the US Navy during WW II and was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict attaining the rank of Radioman Second Class. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bell- ingham and a life member of the VFW Post #7272. Gordon served as a call firefighter in Bellingham for 40 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. He served on the Board of Registrars and served many years on the Council of Aging. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, cross word puzzles and going to the casino and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Curtis is survived by his son Douglas A. and his wife Bernadette Curtis of Mendon, two grandchildren, Michelle A. Fasold and her husband Ryan of Northbridge and Douglas A. Curtis II and his wife Kelley of Bridgewater and five great grandchildren, Natalie and Leah Fasold and Louis, Walter and Evelyn Curtis. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur W. Curtis Jr. and Samuel Curtis. Visiting hours will be held on Fri. Dec. 7, 2018 from 4-8 PM in the BUMA SARGEANT FUNERAL HOME, 42 Congress St. Milford. Funeral services will be Sat. Dec. 8, 2018 at 10 AM in the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Union Cemetery, Mechanic St., Rt. 140, Bellingham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation, c/o Cardiac Care Program, 14 Prospect St. Milford, MA 01757. www.bumafuneralhome.com.