John S. Gordon, 84 of Rockland, died on May 25, 2015 at the South Shore Nursing Facility in Rockland. He was born in Hingham, son of the late Charles, and Hazel (Bemis) Gordon. Mr. Gordon was a proud veteran of our nation's armed forces serving in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service John went to work for New England Telephone and Telegraph Company where he worked as a Cable Supervisor. He retired from the Phone Company, now Verizon, after 35 years of service. John enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and working in his yard. He was a true Handy man, and loved caring for his home. More than anything, Mr. Gordon enjoyed spending time with his family. John was the Husband of Carol A. (Wilbur) Gordon of Rockland. Father of Paul Gordon and his wife Deborah of FL, and Bruce Gordon of Northboro. Brother of Pauline Emilson, and her husband Carl H. Emilson of Marshfield. Grandfather of Alexandra Gordon, Stephanie Gordon, Danielle Gordon, and Jayson Gordon. Great Grandfather of Connor Gordon. The Gordon family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate John's life on Sunday May 31, 2015 from 3:00-6:00 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Holy Family Church in Rockland on Monday June 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 12:45 PM. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of MA, Alzheimer's Association 480 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA 02472.