It is with sorrow and sadness the family of Robert Gorham announce his passing which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on February 14, 2019. Born in Long Reach on July 21, 1930, he was a son of the late Stanwood and Blanche (Long) Gorham, and the loving husband of the late Shirley (Thompson) Gorham. Bob was a heavy equipment operator for Irving Pulp and Paper for many years. He is survived by sons Brian (Roberta) and Geoffrey (Allison Elliott); daughter Elaine Walker (David) all of Long Reach; daughter-in-law Susan Gorham of Saint John; grandchildren Leah, Ben, Kevin, Erica, Graham and Allison; great-grandchildren Eli, Eve, Hartley, Burke, Hudson and Leighton, brother John (Carole) Gorham, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with his wife and parents, Bob was pre-deceased by his son, Stewart.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held from St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis on Thursday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Luke’s Anglican Church, or the Peninsula Food and Clothing Depot.
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