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William Joseph "Bill" Gordon

1949 - 2024

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Monday

January

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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Monday, January 29, 2024

Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

781-272-0050

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Tuesday

January

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10:00 am

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Saint Margaret's Church

111 Winn Street

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

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Tuesday

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11:15 am

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Pine Haven Cemetery

Bedford Street

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

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Neil Valeriani posted a condolence

Friday, February 2, 2024

Neit Valeriani - NE assistant and head hockey coach Not only was Bill a rival coach but he was also a friend! Even though we were competitors on the ice. we remained friends. There was a mutual respect for both programs. Both squads and fans would look forward to that game, whether home or away it was usually packed. I was inducted as an assistant coach by the MSCHA because of Bill. My sincere condolences to the entire Gordon family. He made the world a better place with his students and his players and his family. RIP my friend.

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Friday, February 2, 2024

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Janis and the Gordon family - It is with a heavy heart I want to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was a colleague and rival during the late 1970's and throughout the 1980's but mostly he was a dear friend. While reading the Boston Globe story today about this year's Shawsheen team, I was shocked to read of his untimely passing. I am truly sorry to have missed his service. Many of my fondest memories of coaching high school hockey involve the epic Shawsheen - Northeast games of that era when our teams battled for league and state titles. My condolences to the entire Gordon family. He will be dearly missed by you but also by his high school hockey family.

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HOF TEAM posted a condolence

Friday, February 2, 2024

I was sent to tonight’s game (02/01); I don’t know why; Tech won, but we had a moment of silence for Bill Gordon (a.k.a. Coach) before game and I was shocked; I didn’t know, and sorry I missed the services; but if I was lead here to speak for the 1983-1985 teams; we love Coach forever and hope he is in a better place! He held all of us to a higher standard and pushed us to our higher limits on and off the ice, and we’ll never forget him! One last piece of advice coach…. duck! LOL!

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Sandy ODonnell posted a condolence

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Ahh Bill, you jumped out too soon. It was our pleasure to have called you a friend. Janis, you and your family are in our thoughts. May your loving memories bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

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Niall O'Donnell posted a condolence

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam agus é ag filleadh abhaile ó rince an tsaoil. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. Codlagh sámh, Bill.

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Lorraine Butler posted a symbolic gesture

Thursday, February 1, 2024

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He is now resting in peace

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Marianne Gaudet posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Dear Janis and family, we were so sad to hear of Bills passing. He was of great comfort to us when my son was at the tech also a great coach. I loved working with you at WPA. Know that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Marianne and Hector Gaudet

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AnnMarie Comer posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gordon family. Billy's constant grin and twinkle in his eye will never be forgotten! AnnMarie Comer

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Todd Carroll posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Gordon family is in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful husband, father, teacher and coach he was. I will treasure my memories of our interactions. Todd Carroll

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Claire Wright posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

Oh Janis - We are so stunned and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We wish we were there to give you a hug and support you. Bill was such a wonderful man, and the best and most beloved neighbor. Onset will not be the same without him. We are praying for you and your dear family, that you will find strength, comfort and healing. We send our love and our deepest condolences. - Claire & Paul Wright

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Anthony Sapienza posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

We were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was such an important part of our first years together in Burlington. We'll always have fond memories of backyard parties, pig-outs, ski trips and so much more. Our thoughts and prayers are with Janis and the family. - Patty and Anthony

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Dan Dorazio posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

I am deeply sorry to learn of Bill’s passing . I worked with him for many years at Shawsheen Tech. He was a fine gentleman and a great Teacher and Coach.

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Connie Dawes posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

I worked with Bill at North Shore Tech and Essex North Shore until his retirement. Bill was the best!! A group of us at NST would have lunch every Friday together and he was one of the people that would join us!! I could always count on him to give an accurate answer to the students questions. He always had a smile on his face that I looked forward to seeing each morning. Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be deeply missed. Connie Dawes

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Jim Collins posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the pleasure of covering The Shawsheen Hockey team for local weekly papers back in the late 90's. Bill was always a great interview and usually deflected credit to his fellow coaching staff and players. We all know that The Shawsheen Tech had a pool and not an ice rink and ice time for practice was before school. After the Program won its 350th game, He told me that “5:00 am practices are a character builder and not everyone can do it, anyone that shows that kind of commitment is easy to motivate. “He was truly proud of his teams and remembered all who played for him not just the State Championship team. (Though he held them in high regard.) He also enjoyed when the Rams had an afternoon game so he could still attend his son’s game in Burlington. One of my fondest memories was when his team pounded Lynn Tech 10-0 but the goaltender for Lynn Tech made 60 saves. Bill took the time to speak to that student athlete after the game and made his day. Bill was a great high school hockey historian and could tell you when each of the MDC rinks were constructed. Truly a great storyteller. He will be missed but his memory will live on. If you listen carefully, you can still hear him whistling with his fingers for line change from the bench. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Billy.

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Barbara Kellegrew posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

Jan, I have you in my thoughts and prayers. So sad about Bill

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Monday, January 29, 2024

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Steve Louizos posted a condolence

Monday, January 29, 2024

I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. We just spoke not too long ago. I worked with Bill at North Shore Tech and at Essex Tech for the duration of his time at each. We shared a work pod as well. I love chatting with Bill and reminiscing. I played hockey for Marblehead back in the day while he was coaching at Shawsheen. I cannot explain the depth of the awesome conversations and the multiple laughs that we shared together over the years! I will miss Bill so much as he was one of the "keepers" from life that I have met. May God rest your soul, "Billy." And may He give your family and friends the strength, comfort and time that they need to deal with their loss.

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Lou posted a condolence

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Sorry to hear this, I worked with Bill for a few years. Always helpful, always there for anyone who needed him

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Christopher Francis posted a condolence

Saturday, January 27, 2024

God's speed coach prayers

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M Ward class of 85 lit a candle

Saturday, January 27, 2024

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Thank you, Mr. Gordon, I learned a lot in your classroom. You were very kind, and patient teacher.

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Darlene King posted a condolence

Saturday, January 27, 2024

“Mr. Gordon” was my science teacher and I still think of him teaching the class about photosynthesis. Rest in Peace. Darlene (Brooks) King. Shawsheen Tech Class of 1982

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Peter Orlando posted a condolence

Saturday, January 27, 2024

My condolences to the Gordon Family , thank you Coach for the lifetime memories of Highschool hockey, you taught so many athletes what it takes to be successful, hardworking , sportsmanship and respect.. for all that I thank you . May you Rest in Peace Pete Orlando class of 82

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Cass Thomas posted a condolence

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Awesome, awesome person. Provided so much information, but in a nice, informative way. Always helpful. So funny, at times. If he could help, he did. He never expected anything in return. He was so nice to me and he didn't even know me. May God comfort his family, especially his wife, Janis. (Another awesome person.)

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Tommy posted a condolence

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Rest in peace my life long friend and cousin. The memories of the times we had will last forever. You are sorely missed.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

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I'm so sorry for your loss Janis , Joe and the entire Grodon family Bill was a second father to me Brian Shannon

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

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Coach, thank you for a life time of memories. You made us all better men first and athletes second.Mrs.G sending you a big hug. Boys, your Dad made huge impacts in all his players, we will all miss him.

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Glenn Duncan posted a condolence

Saturday, January 27, 2024

RIP Coach Gordon I always respected you and your teams when I was refereeing ,always a class act. Prayers to Your Family. Glenn D.

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William Joseph "Bill" Gordon

1949 - 2024

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