Neil Gordon

Neil Gordon passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 82. He is survived by his sister Diane Snyder; his sons, Lane (fiancée Marie) and Ethan (wife Jennifer); his four grandchildren, Ava, Abby, Alana, and Mitchell; his nieces and nephews; and his friends, whom he loved dearly.

Son of Jack and Isabelle Gordon, Neil grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. He was married to Judith (Siegal) Gordon for more than 50 years. The two of them raised their children in Framingham. He owned and ran E.J. Ardon Company, later Ardon Vinyl Graphics, in the Fenway area, until he retired. He spent his final years living in Westborough.

His family will remember him for his eccentricities, his passion for photography, and the fun articles of interest he frequently sent them. Over the last few years, he became an avid fisherman, alongside his good friend Arnie. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his grandchildren, who adored him.

Throughout his entire life, Neil was a passionate amateur photographer. For many years, he has been an active member of the Photographic Historical Society of New England (PHSNE), where he proudly gave a presentation earlier this month. Over the years, he put up photography shows, most recently in his condo development. He regularly gifted prints of his photos to his friends and family.

Neil traveled near and far to enjoy his favorite foods. Frequent haunts included The Clam Box in Ipswich, Rein’s Deli in Vernon, CT, and anywhere that served a good hot dog. Once, he even braved the Fourth of July traffic to get a lobster roll from Belle Isle Seafood in Winthrop. Every morning, he set out to his local McDonald’s to make friends and eat his Egg McMuffin. The culinary world of greater New England will feel his loss.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Friends of Woodlands & Waters (woodlandsandwaters.org), a nonprofit that supports the Assabet River, one of his favorite places. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 11:45 AM at Arturo’s, 54 E Main St, Westborough, MA. The family also welcomes visitors on Thursday, January 8th, from 5-8 PM. Contact the family for details.