Passing of our Beloved Brother, Donald Gordon

We recently learned of the passing of our beloved Brother, Donald Gordon, of Connecticut, who passed on to the Spirit World in November 2016. Donald joined the Unification Church in 1975 through his daughter who introduced him to the Divine Principle. Don has lived with his family in Oakdale, CT for many years, and has been very involved in his local community which is quite remote from the Bridgeport Family Church. He is survived by his wife Dolores and his children, Gregory, Bruce, and Debra.

Let us support Donald’s family during this important time, and pray for his victorious transition to a glorious new life in the spiritual world.

A Seonghwa Memorial Service is planned in Bridgeport, please see more information below.

Dr. Ki Hoon Kim Continental Director

Dr. Michael Balcomb President

Victorious Life of Donald Charles Gordon December 3, 1929 - November 23, 2016

Donald Gordon was born on December 3, 1929 in Buffalo, New York. He was the oldest son of Charles and Thelma Gordon. In 1950, Don married Dolores Hedrich Gordon and their first son, Gregory was born in 1951, followed by Bruce in 1954, and Debra in 1955.

In 1964, Don moved with his family to Connecticut and began working for General Dynamics at Electric Boat in Groton. He spent the next 32 years working at the shipyard helping to build nuclear submarines. He was a highly skilled welder and has made many life long friends.

In 1975, Don was introduced to the Divine Principle by his daughter, Debbie. He attended 3, 7, and 21 day workshops in Barrytown, NY at the facility, which later became the Unification Theological Seminary. He joined the Unification Church at a time when it was rare for parents of members to be able to accept True Parents. The whole family attended the original Washington Monument Rally together in 1976. On August 25,1995, Don and his wife Dolores along with his son Greg and his wife Michiy Kobayashi, and his

daughter Debra and her husband John Sand were blessed in the 360,000 couples blessing.

Don was active in his local community as part of the Oakdale Volunteer Fire Department for many years, as well as a long time member of the Quaker Hill Rod and Gun Club. He was involved with the Friends of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony where he was Chairman of the Citrus Sale Fund Raiser for 15 years. For the last 25 years he also regularly donated platelets at the Red Cross in Farmington, CT.

Seonghwa Memorial Ceremony

Don’s Seonghwa ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Carstensen Hall, 174 University Ave, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT. For additional information, please contact Debbie Sand by e-mail at: sandkastel@ sbcglobal,net.

Condolences Any condolences or support for his beloved wife may be sent to: Dolores Gordon, 278 Connecticut Blvd., Oakdale, CT 06370