Millicent Gorsky passed away peacefully at home on July 8th, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was 100 years old. “Millie” was born to David and Sarah Newman on May 5, 1924 in Toronto, Canada. As the fourth of five children, she was preceded in death by her mother and father, as well as three older brothers, Mel, Milton, and Ben Newman. Millie is survived by Leonard Gorsky, her loving husband of nearly 80 years; her sons, Richard (Susan) of Arlington, Virginia, Bob (Cami) of Plano, Texas; Grandchildren Michael Gorsky of Dallas, Texas, Sarah Gorsky King (Zachary) of Austin, Texas, Rachel Gorsky of Reston, Virginia, and David Gorsky of Arlington, Virginia. She is also survived by a sister, Elsie Shoom of Toronto, Canada; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Millie was a loving and doting mother, spouse and grandmother, and a true partner to her husband, Lenny, both in marriage and in the furniture business they operated together until their move full time to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1991. For several years while in Florida, three times a week she drove over forty miles each way, to serve as a volunteer reader for the blind. The move to Florida also fulfilled Millie’s dream of a “walk on the beach” and Florida life suited Millie and Lenny well until they made the decision in 2013 to move to Plano, Texas to be closer to family.
In retirement, Millie’s “hidden” artistic talent surfaced after taking up painting and sculpting, which she loved, as well as traveling with Lenny, her brother, Mel, sister-in-law, Pearl and best friends, Linda and Henry Bawnik. Their travels left us with many great memories and stories. Millie loved to laugh and we are certain it was laughter which contributed to her long and beautiful life.
The family wishes to thank caregivers Salome Sameji, Jan Mocebrook, Anita Munga-Rumadha, Lucy Wanyoike and Hawa Seid, for their loving attention to Millie’s needs over the past few years; Three Oaks Hospice, which kept Millie comfortable in her final days and particularly Drina Parrish of Three Oaks, who guided the family through a difficult time. The family would also like to thank Millie’s primary doctors, Mohammed Samiuddin, MD; and Marc Shalek, MD; who provided her with excellent medical care.
A private burial service will be held on the morning of Thursday, July 11, with a Shiva to follow at the home of Bob and Cami Gorsky, 1808 MacGregor Drive, Plano, Texas 75093.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hadassah c/o Hadassah.org.
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