Elizabeth Frances Gorden Obituary (1931 - 2013)

READFIELD—Elizabeth Frances Gorden, 81, of Readfield, died Wednesday May 15, 2013 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation- Glenridge in Augusta. She was born in North Monmouth, August 6, 1931 the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Robinson) Kinney. She grew up in Monmouth and attended Monmouth schools. Elizabeth spent a large part of her life raising her four boys. In her later years, she enjoyed playing Beano, watching the Cooking Channel, baking cookies and bread and especially spending time with her two grandsons. She took them to skate parks and just about anywhere they wanted to go. She was known for her ability to always remember birthdays. She was also a lover of cats. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Gerald Kinney. She is survived by her sons, Sherman Gorden and his wife, Rhonda, of Manchester, Edward Gorden and his wife, Wendy, of Wayne, Douglas Gorden and his wife, Tina, of Mount Vernon, and Stewart Gorden, of Wiscasset; her brothers, Arthur Howard Kinney and his wife, Eleanor, of Virginia and Lester Kinney and his wife, Joan, of Chicago; her grandsons, Joshua and Jason Gorden along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside celebration of her life will be held at the Glenside Cemetery on Monday May 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the PALS Animal Shelter, 188 Case Road, Winthrop, Maine 04364. Elizabeth’s family would like to thank the staff at Glenridge and especially Becca Reynolds for the loving care she received. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 62 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com