Marilyn R. (Bailey) Gordon

Marilyn R. (Bailey) Gordon, age 92, a longtime resident of Tyngsborough, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Edgar “Ed” Gordon, with whom she shared 71 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Andover on May 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Chandler and Ruth (Baxter) Bailey.  She was raised on the family farm in Andover and was educated in the Tewksbury School System.

Prior to her retirement, Marilyn worked alongside her husband for many years at Ed’s Lawnmower Service in Tyngsborough. 

She had much enjoyment for gardening, yardwork, attending car shows and she always loved socializing with family and friends. 

Surviving her in addition to her loving husband Ed, are two daughters, Sharon Gordon and Sheila Gordon both of Nashua; eight grandchildren, Sean Lebel and his girlfriend Gabi, Gretchen Costa, Justin Moreau and his wife Kim, Ryan Moreau and his wife Lisa, Brandon Green and his girlfriend Deb, Mandy Gordon and her boyfriend Robert, Melinda Gordon and her boyfriend Michael and Kenneth Gordon and his wife Courtney;  fifteen great grandchildren; a brother, Chandler Bailey of FL; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Pat Toomey of Sudbury; a daughter-in-law, Susan Gordon; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  She was also the loving mother of the late Kenneth W. Gordon who passed in 2021.

In accordance with Marilyn’s wishes, services will be held privately. Those wishing may make a donation in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, at http://www.alz.org

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