Esther M. Jordan Gorman 83. Treasure Island FL, and Seal Harbor Maine

Esther followed her husband of 48 years William W. Gorman Jr. into eternal rest a mere 5 days after Bill’s passing.

She was born May 24, 1939, to John and Marie Jordan of Seal Harbor Me. She grew up around the family business started by her grandfather, Everett Jordan.

After graduating from Mount desert High school in 1957, Esther attended the University of Maine earning a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a master’s degree in chemistry. Esther began a long career in Bio-Chemistry. During this time she met Bill Gorman.

Bill and Esther married in 1974 in Sarasota Fl.

They eventually started their own company developing medical apparatus used in electrophoresis. After an amazing career, Esther retired in 1990.

During their lives Bill and Esther traveled extensively, avid hikers they visited many National parks with Acadia and the Arches among their favorites. They traveled globally as well taking cruises often. However, no matter where they went, Esther considered Seal Harbor Me. to be her home.

Having no children of her own, Esther was very devoted to her family, especially her mother Marie. She enjoyed a close, loving relationship with her nieces and nephews. Esther was a loyal and loving friend to many.

Esther is survived by her sister Judy Harvel, brother-in-law Kenneth Gorman, stepson Bruce Gorman and his wife Judi Gorman, step grandson Jason Smith, nieces Melissa Harvel-Millhaven and Johanna Harvel, nephews James Jordan and Ron Jordan, and special friends Katie and Kyle. She is preceded by her husband Bill, her parents, her brother Jack and sister-in-law Eleanor, and brother-in-law Dennis Harvel.

Private interment in Seal Harbor Me. at a later date.

Service Information:

Venue for Service: Seal Harbor Me.
Address for Service: Private Service
Pick one service type: Interment