Carolyn (Doobin) Gordon

Age 95, formerly of Worcester, died on Friday, September 13,2013, in Newbridge On The Charles Healthcare in Dedham. Her beloved husband of 68 years, Samuel Gordon, died in 2007. She leaves a son, Joel Gordon and his wife Melissa Wenig of Cambridge, MA; a daughter, Nancy, wife of David Bayer of Framingham, and  was the proud grandmother of Ellen, Mark, Jennifer and Jessica, and great-grandmother of Ari, Jacob, Alexa, Lucas, Abbey, Conner and Jackson. She was also loved by many nieces and nephews. She was caring to family members and friends. She was a devoted and loving daughter-in-law to Pearl and Reuben Gordon. She was predeceased by her sister, Rosemarie Glick. She was grateful for the quality care and compassion provided by the professional staff and  continuously expressed her gratitude. For the past 2 1/2 years, she thrived at Newbridge On The Charles Healthcare Center. She was a master knitter and baker and generously shared her creations with numerous members of the community. She was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue and its Sisterhood and Worcester Chapter of Hadassah.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE  AT 11:00 am ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE, 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE, WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.

Immediately following  interment, Memorial Observance will begin at Beth Israel Synagogue and will continue through Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Nancy and David Bayer. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center and Newbridge On The Charles Health Care, 7000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA 02026, Attention Executive Director, or to the charity of the donor’s choice .