Gordon Conrad Wolfram

Gordon Conrad Wolfram, age 76, passed away peacefully at his Kennebunkport, Maine home on Friday, September 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on July 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Howard and Grace (Cowan) Wolfram. He was raised and educated in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. Gordon earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1965 and later earned his Master of Science in Engineering Management from Northeastern University 1978.

Gordon married Claire Elizabeth Regan on August 5, 1967 at Saint Theresa - Avila Catholic Church in West Roxbury. Shortly after the wedding, they made their home in Westwood and later moved to Walpole, Massachusetts, where they raised their three children. Gordon and Claire had just recently celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary.

As an industrial engineer, Gordon was employed by the Raytheon Corporation, working on various defense projects for the United States Government. He retired in 1999, with 30 years of service.

Gordon was an involved member of his local community and always had a kind word or a helping hand for anyone he met. He regularly volunteered through his church, Saint Timothy's in Norwood and with the Town of Walpole's Planning Committee. In his free time, he enjoyed travel with Claire, working on home improvement projects, baseball, basketball, and taking in a round of golf.

Beloved husband of Claire (Regan) Wolfram.
Loving father of Mariclare Gudas of Norfolk, Karen Wolfram-Namiotka of Kennebunkport, Maine, and Gerard Wolfram of Ashland and father-in-law to Eric Gudas, Michael Namiotka and Courtney Wolfram.
Cherished grandfather of Kayleigh, Nathan and Jamie Gudas, Serenity, Collin and Zachary Namiotka, and Garrett and Owen Wolfram.
Brother of the late Sarah Robsham.
Devoted uncle of Brian Robsham and his fiancé Jennifer Swidey of Franklin.

Funeral from the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole, Friday September 9, 2016 at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Timothy's Church, 650 Nichols Street, Norwood at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at the Westwood Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of Gordon's favorite charities, Covenant House New York, 460 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036.