Obituary
Gordon M. Fairchild, 75, of Shavertown, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, shortly after admission to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Gordon M. and Maude Roberts Fairchild. He was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1953, and Milligan College, Johnson City, Tenn. Before retiring, he was employed as a textile designer at Summit Weaving, Exeter, and later at American Silk, Plains Township. Gordon served with the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dallas, where he served as an Elder, was an Adult Sunday School teacher, and a former member of the choir. He also was a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531 F. & A.M., Valley of Bloomsburg A.A.S.R, and Irem Shrine Center, Dallas, where he was a member and past president of the Brass Band and the Uniformed Units, and was an associate member of the Irem Antique and Classic Car Club. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Fairchild and brother Albert. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Tubridy Fairchild; sister Rachel Fairchild, Edwardsville; nieces, Karen Wallace, Red Rock, Valerie Darrow, West Edmeston, N.Y., and Jeanette Betcher, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral service [were] held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Roger E. Griffith officiating. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. William Boyle and the staff of Riverstreet Manor for their wonderful care given to Gordon.
Gordon M. Fairchild, 75, of Shavertown, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, shortly after admission to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Gordon M. and Maude Roberts Fairchild. He was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1953, and Milligan College, Johnson City, Tenn. Before retiring, he was employed as a textile designer at Summit Weaving, Exeter, and later at American Silk, Plains Township. Gordon served with the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dallas, where he served as an Elder, was an Adult Sunday School teacher, and a former member of the choir. He also was a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531 F. & A.M., Valley of Bloomsburg A.A.S.R, and Irem Shrine Center, Dallas, where he was a member and past president of the Brass Band and the Uniformed Units, and was an associate member of the Irem Antique and Classic Car Club. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Fairchild and brother Albert. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Tubridy Fairchild; sister Rachel Fairchild, Edwardsville; nieces, Karen Wallace, Red Rock, Valerie Darrow, West Edmeston, N.Y., and Jeanette Betcher, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral service [were] held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Roger E. Griffith officiating. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. William Boyle and the staff of Riverstreet Manor for their wonderful care given to Gordon.
Obituary
Gordon M. Fairchild, 75, of Shavertown, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, shortly after admission to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Gordon M. and Maude Roberts Fairchild. He was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1953, and Milligan College, Johnson City, Tenn. Before retiring, he was employed as a textile designer at Summit Weaving, Exeter, and later at American Silk, Plains Township. Gordon served with the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dallas, where he served as an Elder, was an Adult Sunday School teacher, and a former member of the choir. He also was a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531 F. & A.M., Valley of Bloomsburg A.A.S.R, and Irem Shrine Center, Dallas, where he was a member and past president of the Brass Band and the Uniformed Units, and was an associate member of the Irem Antique and Classic Car Club. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Fairchild and brother Albert. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Tubridy Fairchild; sister Rachel Fairchild, Edwardsville; nieces, Karen Wallace, Red Rock, Valerie Darrow, West Edmeston, N.Y., and Jeanette Betcher, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral service [were] held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Roger E. Griffith officiating. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. William Boyle and the staff of Riverstreet Manor for their wonderful care given to Gordon.
Gordon M. Fairchild, 75, of Shavertown, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, shortly after admission to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Gordon M. and Maude Roberts Fairchild. He was a graduate of Meyers High School, class of 1953, and Milligan College, Johnson City, Tenn. Before retiring, he was employed as a textile designer at Summit Weaving, Exeter, and later at American Silk, Plains Township. Gordon served with the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Dallas, where he served as an Elder, was an Adult Sunday School teacher, and a former member of the choir. He also was a member of George M. Dallas Lodge 531 F. & A.M., Valley of Bloomsburg A.A.S.R, and Irem Shrine Center, Dallas, where he was a member and past president of the Brass Band and the Uniformed Units, and was an associate member of the Irem Antique and Classic Car Club. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Fairchild and brother Albert. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Tubridy Fairchild; sister Rachel Fairchild, Edwardsville; nieces, Karen Wallace, Red Rock, Valerie Darrow, West Edmeston, N.Y., and Jeanette Betcher, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral service [were] held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Roger E. Griffith officiating. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township.The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. William Boyle and the staff of Riverstreet Manor for their wonderful care given to Gordon.
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Fairchild: Gordon M 1935-2011
Tubridy: Elizabeth J. Fairchild 1940-
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