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Anthony "Don" D.
Gorman, 74, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, February 15,
2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy.
He was the
husband of A. Patricia Gallagher Gorman, with whom he celebrated
49 years of marriage this past August 19th. Born in
Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Anthony P. and Elizabeth
Kinney Gorman.
As a teacher, Don
taught in the Coatesville School District from 1961 to 1993
starting as a 6thgrade teacher. He then focused on Special
Education teaching at Gordon Jr High School and Scott High School
until his retirement. Following his retirement, his love of
education continued as he served as a substitute teacher in the
Conestoga Valley School District at Brownstown and Smoketown
Elementary Schools. Don was also a tour guide at the Amish Farm
and House in Lancaster.
Don was a 1961
graduate of Kutztown State College.
He enjoyed
reading, cooking, the outdoors and travelling. After his
retirement, he and his wife Pat took numerous trips to various
international destinations including Ireland, Russia, China,
Portugal and Spain. His very favorite spot to visit, however, was
his own back porch where he could relax with a good book.
He had the gift
of bringing out the best qualities of all those he met. This was
especially evident in his teaching skills. Everyone he met was a
winner in his eyes.
In addition to
his wife, he is survived by the greatest pride in his life, his 3
children: J.P. married to Patty Gorman of Denver, NC, Jeralyn
married to Bart Shattuck of Winslow, ME, and Tony Gorman partner
of Jen Weber of Lancaster; his 2 grandchildren Eric married to
Rose Carroll and Ryann married to Charles Mason and his sister
Elizabeth Ferguson of Erie, PA. He was expecting his first
great-grandchild in June.
Services will be
private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Don's
memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125,
Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the Eastern County Lancaster
Library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, PA 17557. To send an
online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F.
Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-6100 |
