Gordon Moore
July 8, 1926-November 6, 2022
Gordon Moore, 96, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022.
He was born on July 8, 1926 in Aghadowey, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, near the Causeway Coast, son of John and Annie (Darragh) Moore.
The youngest of nine children in a farming family, Mr. Moore survived being trampled by cattle as a young child and survived the scourge of tuberculosis as a young man. He proved to be very durable!
He began his work in hospitals where he met Bridget Holland, a nurse from the Republic of Ireland. They became constant companions, eventually married, forming a partnership that would span seventy years. Together they raised four children: Stephen, James, Anne and Andrew. After working and moving about the United Kingdom, Mr. Moore immigrated with his family to the United States and settled in Buffalo, NY. Once in the US, Gordon worked for many years at J. H. Williams and Company.
As the children became adults (and parents of their own), Mr. Moore and his wife moved further into the countryside to be close to their grandchildren. Most recently, he relocated to Carmel with his wife to be near the care of his son and daughter-in-law.
He was a humble and gentle man. He had a fondness and great knowledge of history, world cultures, and nature. Mr. Moore could tell stories that would captivate and rarely brought bias to the table. His life experiences tempered him but did not make him hard or fearful. Humor and generosity were always close at hand. His family and friends were very lucky to have him. His strength and love will not be forgotten.
Survivors include his 4 children Stephen (Holly) Moore, James (Christine) Moore, Anne (Eric) Moeller and Andrew (Dawn) Moore; 8 grandchildren Aurel Moore, Dexter Moore, Delaney Moore, Sydney (Phil) Pemberton-Moore, Rutger Moeller, Bryce Moeller, Kyle Moeller and Bridget Moeller; great-grandchild Quinn Hunter; and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Moore final resting place will be in Carmel Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals.