Obituary: Gordon R. Pellerin

(From Roberts and Son Funeral Home)

Gordon R. Pellerin, 68, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by the comfort of his loving family.

Gordon was born on June 8, 1944 in Amesbury. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Graham Junior College in Boston and Temple University in Philadelphia.

Gordon and his wife Deborah were married at St. Mary’s Church in Foxborough on June 7, 1975. He has been a resident of Norton for the past 36 years.

Gordon was a retired director/producer from Quinn and Johnson in Boston. An avid golfer, Gordon was a member of the Norton Country Club and the Mansfield Fish and Game. He also enjoyed traveling and cruising with his family.

One of his greatest joys was attending his son, Adam's sporting events throughout high school and college. He never missed a game.

He lived for his wife and son and was proud to call his son's fiancé a daughter.

Beloved husband of Deborah C. (Dagostino) Pellerin, loving father of Adam G. Pellerin and his fiancé Erin Kline of Foxborough, devoted son-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Dagostino.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a celebration of life on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 58 Carpenter St. in Foxborough. To light a candle in Gordon’s memory please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. For additional information, please contact 508-543-5471.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the New England Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108.