Gordon A Sukeforth

Gordon A. Sukeforth, 63, of Skowhegan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at his home. He was born August 8, 1951 in Hope, Maine, the son of Frank G. Sukeforth and Gwendolyn (Esancy) Sukeforth. Gordon graduated from Camden-Rockport High School in the class of 1969, and then he attended the University of Maine at Orono, majoring in Engineering. He served his country in the United States Air Force.

He married Connie Hilton on October 20, 1984 in Rockport, Maine. He worked for Mid-State Machine in Winslow for over 30 years, and he was currently employed as their scheduler. Gordon was a member of the Medomac Valley Grange in Burkettville, the Kennebec Valley Woodworkers Association, and the Socrates Café in Skowhegan. He loved spending time with his family, woodworking, listening to music and audio books, yoga, canoeing, going to the gym, and going to lawn sales.

In addition to his wife Connie of over 30 years, he is survived by his son Benjamin Sukeforth of Skowhegan; his faithful four-footed companion Emily; five brothers, Doug and his wife Rita of China, Jerry and his wife Kaye of Warren, Maynard and his wife Brigitte of Fairfield, CA, Frank Jr. of Palermo, Gary of Burkettville; three sisters, Judy Jordan and her husband Eddie of New Port Richey, FL, Patty Young and her husband Curt of Cushing, Debbie Millay and her husband Stanley of Burkettville. He also leaves his extended family Ken Hilton and his wife Jackie of Skowhegan, Ray Hilton and his wife Peg of Kennewick, WA, June Wyman and her husband Roger of Skowhegan, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father.

Viewing hours will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Southside Cemetery in Skowhegan.

Gordon would have appreciated donations made to the Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., Skowhegan, Maine 04976