Lawrence F Gordius

Windham - Lawrence (Larry) Gordius, 86, of Windham, died on Sunday September 14, 2025. He was born in Mount Desert Island, on March 31, 1939, the son of Ronald and Gertrude (Brown) Gordius. Larry grew up in the East Deering section of Portland and attended Portland Schools including Portland High School. Larry married Linda Merrill, his loving wife of over 55 years. He worked for several area machine shops and retired from GTE Sylvania, Standish, Maine. Larry loved spending time with his family, and he had a special bond with his grandson, Joey. After retiring he worked numerous part-time jobs, but he particularly loved his work at True Value Hardware in Westbrook. Larry was a member of Highland Lake United Church of Christ, in Westbrook. Larry, along with Linda, enjoyed skiing, golfing, gardening, woodworking, remodeling their homes, and traveling. Larry's proudest project was restoring his 1931 Dodge! Once they were both retired, they moved to North Fort Myers and lived in the Herons Glens community where they enjoyed all the amenities. Later, They returned to live in Windham, Maine. Larry is survived by His Wife Linda, Daughters: Victoria (Steven) Moore, Bolivia North Carolina; Laurie (Ken) Janson, Saco, Maine, Grandchildren: Nicole Desjardins, Wells, Maine, Joseph Voccia, Saco, Maine, Great Grandchildren: Scarlet Desjardins, Carter Desjardins both of Wells, Maine, Lily Voccia, of So. Paris, Maine, Sister-In-Law Joleen (Lawrence) Guidi, Raymond, Maine and Tarpon Springs, Florida, Nieces: Sandra Marino, her partner Jan Howe, Bryant Pond, Maine, Theresa Marino, Ormond Beach, Florida, Kendalee Cressey, Windham, Melissa Finch, Limerick, Maine, Nephew: Gordon O Merrill 3rd., Portland, Maine. He was predeceased by; Parents: Gertrude Brown Gordius and Ronald E. Gordius, Siblings: Ronald Gordius, and Jeanette and husband Arnold Marino and Nephew: Derek Cressey. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Dolby Blais and Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Maine Audubon Society in Falmouth, Maine or Highland Lake Church, United Church of Christ, 1303 Bridgton Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092. The family wishes to thank Beacon Hospice Home Care for their outstanding care of Larry for the last several months.