Barbara Ann Gordon, 63, of Wiscasset, went to heaven to join her parents on Dec. 17. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after enduring a long illness.
She was born in Apollo, Penn. on Dec. 24, 1950, a daughter of Sam and Beatrice Mangiaficio. She graduated from Apollo Area Joint High School in 1968 and then Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. She further enhanced her post-secondary education at the University of Maine in Farmington, and also the University of New England, finishing in 1990. Additionally, she volunteered for the American Cancer Society for many years.
Barbara married the love of her life, Dennis H. Gordon on Jan. 27, 1973. She then moved to Maine to start a family and her career in nursing working at various hospitals throughout her career. She was a devoted Catholic and was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She had a passion for sewing and counted cross stitching as well as reading.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Dennis H. Gordon; sons, Michael and wife Rita, and Matthew and wife Mary, all of Wiscasset; sisters; Carol and husband Wayne of Florida and Sue and husband Brad of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
At the wishes of the family, a private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Miles Hospital League, 40 Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta, ME 04543
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