William Gorman

William Francis Gorman, 90, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully at his homestead surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 22. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Marguerite (Garvey) and William Francis Gorman. He was the husband of 61 years to his high school sweetheart, the late Christine (Alberico) Gorman.

A lifelong Hopkinton resident, William worked in general maintenance at Keefe Tech in Framingham until his retirement. He enjoyed the great outdoors and took pleasure in time spent with his wife, Christine, at the ocean, fishing with his family, hunting and woodworking. He has fond memories of his trips to Vermont.

William is survived by his four children, Diane Crosby and husband Dean, Michael Gorman and wife Valerie, William Gorman and wife Joan, and Donna Mulhall and husband Paul. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service is being held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Care, Fund Development Office 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923 or to vnacare.org/donors. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

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