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 19 ^th . 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