Gordon, Dolores V. (nee: Winberry) February 28, 1928-August 24, 2020 An amazing woman of grace, charm and beauty has gone home to Our Lord. The “Special Girl” of John D. Gordon, Sr., for more than 73 years; the beloved mother of Dolores (Rick) Thaxter, John D (Diane) Gordon, Jr., Kathleen (the late Steve Beckman) Barnes, Kevin (Maureen) Gordon, Brian (Ann Marie) Gordon, Eileen (Frank) Maffei, Thomas (Carol) Gordon, and Timothy (Amy) Gordon. The most amazing grandmother to her 20 grandchildren and their spouses, and her 37 1/2 great grandchildren. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews and friend to all. Predeceased by her parents and her 6 siblings. Dolores was a proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (Division 7/East Islip), a long time employee of Gertz/Sterns Department Store, and volunteered at the nursing home as an Ombudsperson, a Brownie Leader and religion teacher in her parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but her kindness, sense of humor and her great love will remain with us all. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, (1/2 west of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W) Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI on Friday at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton LI. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made in Dolores’ loving memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visiting Thursday 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. www.chapeyfamily.com

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105