Laverne Gordon

Laverne Pete Gordon Hornell Laverne Pete Gordon, 86, of 61 Church Street passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday (November 23, 2019) at the Bath VAMC. Born in North Hornell, February 24, 1933, the son of Frank and Harriet (Woolever) Gordon, he was a lifelong area resident. Pete was honorably discharged from the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid walker, he could always be spotted around town in his flannel shirt, and he also enjoyed hunting, and gardening. He was predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers Edward, William, Miland and LeRoy Gordon, 5 sisters Bessie Gordon, Gladys Prouty, Isabell Winters, Thelma Winters, and Marilyn Gordon, and his niece and caretaker for many years Donna L. Spike. He is survived by his sister Elsie Jamison of Wayland, James Spike who opened his home for Pete to live for many years, and several nieces, and nephews. Family and friends will be present for a funeral service on Saturday (November 30, 2019) at 11:00am at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery in Hornell immediately following with Military Honors. To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com, or on Facebook @brownpowersfh, the family is being assisted by director Chester A. Gosper IV. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bath VAMC 76 Veterans Avenue Bath NY 14810.