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BRYAN GORDON Obituary
Born in Waterville, Maine, he was a son of the late Maurice and Joyce (Shorey) Gordon. Bryan was a patrolman for the Providence Police Department for twenty four years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge # 3, the Retired Providence Police & Firefighters Association, the Providence Police Association, the American Legion, Am Vets, and the National Rifle Association. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves.
Bryan loved springtime, because it gave him time to ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and enjoy time with his wife and friends.
Beside his wife Linda, he leaves a son, Bryan J. Gordon and his wife Susan, of Scituate; a daughter, Lora J. Benetti and her companion, Joseph, of Pawtucket; two brothers, Anthony Raposa and Romeo Gordon; a sister, Donna Nelson; and four grandchildren, Alyssa, Robert, and Ariana Benetti and Zachary Gordon.
The funeral service will be held Monday, at 11:00 am, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, to which relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Sunday, 3-7 pm. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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for BRYAN GORDON
janet plant
May 7, 2010
Linda I just returned from Florida this week and learned of Bryan's passing. I am so sorry. I remember the good times we had on the docks at Ponaug. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take gentle care.
April 27, 2010
Linda and family,What can I say about Bryan.I loved him in spite of myself.You and Bryan were, and still are so very good to me and my family.My heart is with you,Bryan Jr and Lora And of course,The much loved grandchildren.Please know I love you all,My second family. Jeannie Iannetta
Wayne & Marie Ferland
April 19, 2010
Sorry to learn of Bryan's passing, may his family and friends remember the good times.
Richard A'Hearn
April 18, 2010
To Linda, Please accept my condolences on Bryans passinig. I remember all the good times we shared on block island and dock rat parties. I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
love carol mcgovern
Albert E. Norato, Jr. Esq.
April 14, 2010
I fondly recall Bryan as a quiet man who took pride in what he did. On many an occasion, we would work together on special details when I was driving Mayor Cianci and Bryan was a traffic motorcycle specialist.
May your family find peace at this time of sorrow and may you rest in peace.
Jody Norberg
April 13, 2010
I am very sad to hear about Bryan's passing. He has a special place in my heart and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lora and your entire family.
Jody, Chris & Cory
April 12, 2010
Linda, Lora, Bryan & family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bryans' passing. We have and will never forget all of you and the good times we had on the island. Bryan was the life of the party . I am sure he is entertaining everyone. Accept our deepest sympathies.
Barbara Stabile and Kenny Watkins
tootsie macdonald
April 12, 2010
tootsie
palmyra,maine
April 11, 2010 11:52 AM i just want to say my sister candy and myself will miss you very much!! you were an awesome man and we all loved you very much and looked forward to your yearly hunting trip to maine!! you will forever be in our hearts!!!! I LOVE YOU uncle brian!!! aka big brian.... love always and forever tootsie macdonald and candy mae cress...
Steve Daniels
April 12, 2010
My regrets on Bryan's passing. It has been a dozen years or so since we spoke, but the memories will live on. He was one of the most compassionate and non-judgemental members of the PPD. Always ready to laugh...only when the job was done. His family should be very proud of the footprints he left behind, they were large and well placed in this world. May he rest in Peace!
Al Mintz
April 12, 2010
Bryan, you were always a friend to someone who needed you. To your wife and children, he was truley a fine person.
Al Mintz Jacksonville Fl PPD retired
Kathy O'Clair
April 11, 2010
Linda and family,
We are all very sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we didn't visit often enough, please know that Bryan was thought of often. One of my fondest memories of Bryan was when he tried to come to our wedding during a blizzard and even using his "pull" as a police officer, he couldn't get through the roadblocks/closures!He was just a wonderful man and cousin.
Take peace in his and your memories and in the assistance of family to help you through.
Kathy & Percy O'Clair-and all the "MacDonald" family in Maine
Brenda Noto
April 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
joseph camp
April 11, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of Bryan. He was always happy and good for a laugh or two, or three. I am honored that I was able to be a part of one of the joys in his life, that being Harley's. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. My heart tells me that Bryan is still smiling and riding. Joseph Camp.
Joe Bailey (PPD Ret.)
April 11, 2010
To the Gordon Family:
I was sadden to have read of Bryan's passing, he was a good police officer and a great person and will be missed by all who knew him. My sincerest sympathy to you all at this most difficult time.
.Ret.Det. Bob Conn
April 11, 2010
Mine and My Family thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Brian and myself are from the same Police School and while on the job we had some great times together.He will be sadly missed.
Shawn Martinous
April 11, 2010
I will miss the conversations in the yard, the battling with the snow, the motorcycle rides in the summer... but most of all the neighbor and friend who was always willing to help, no matter what the request.... I'm sorry I wasn't there to say good bye, but your in my thoughts just the same.....
Richmond & Gladys Sarfo
April 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family; May Almighty God keep you and give you peace that pass your understanding.
Leroy & Darleene Stubbs
April 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time when words cannot stop the pain of grief but the Lord is always with you and will give you the ability to cope with whatever might lie ahead today and always.
Ruth Brown
April 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I have known Bryan for a long time. We had a lot of great times at Block Island. I know you are going to miss him but he is free from suffering. Take care and God Bless.
Sally & Manny Alegria
April 10, 2010
His job is completed, and now he has gone home. May he find rest and peace in the loving arms of the Saviour.
Bob & Jane Shorey
April 10, 2010
We are so sorry to hear that Bryan had passed. He will be sadly missed here in Maine.
Arthur&Lynn Zanfagna PPD.ret.
April 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Catlow
April 10, 2010
Linda, may you and your family find peace rest and joy in the lord. Bryan was a great guy may he find rest and peace with the lord ......Thinking of you today.......John Catlow
Bob Bessette ret.P.P.D
April 10, 2010
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Bryan,rode with him on the force,a great guy,will be dearly missed.
Marie Graves
April 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cornel and Amy Young
April 10, 2010
We wish to extend our sincerest sympathy to the family. May God continue to bless you. Cherish the wonderful memories you shared together as a family.
Tommy Graves and Andreya Barinas
April 10, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
April 10, 2010
we are so sorry for your loss he was a great guy bob @dotty catlow florida
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