Mr. Lester E. Gorman Obituary (1927

ATTLEBORO- Lester E. Gorman, 91, of Attleboro, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the Garden Place HealthCare. He was the beloved husband for 57 years to the late Dorothy E. (Bergevine) Gorman, whom passed away on November 5, 2009. Lester was born in May 22, 1927 in Attleboro. He was the dear son of the late Herman F. and Lucille (Trottier) Gorman. He grew up in Attleboro and attended Attleboro public schools. Lester bravely enlisted and served in the Marine Corp during WWII, from 1945, until his honorable discharge in 1949. During his time in the service, Lester was a cook and he also respectfully achieved the rank of Sergeant. Lester along with his wife, Dorothy, owned and operated the former Fox Sporting Goods Store on Park Street in Attleboro for over 35 years. In his spare time, Lester was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed going hunting and fishing trips. Lester is survived by his cherished children, Debora A. Gorman of Rhode Island, Cindy L. Houston of South Carolina, and Gary M. Gorman and his wife Karen of Rehoboth; his treasured grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; his brothers, Herman F. Gorman Jr. and Donald Gorman, both of Cape Cod; and also many extended family members and friends. Lester is predeceased by his dear wife and parents. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, August 10th from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. immediately followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street Attleboro. Following the service, burial with military honors will take place at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, South Main St., Attleboro.