George Elliot Gordon, 71, of Wareham, died Wednesday, October 19 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a long illness. He was the son of Ellen Gordon of Lincoln, RI and the late Gerald Gordon.

Born in Providence, RI, Mr. Gordon graduated from the Berklee School of Music in Boston. He was U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War.

An accomplished musician, Mr. Gordon was music teacher at Keith Jr. High School in New Bedford for 30 years. During his tenure, his students won numerous awards and accolades.

Survivors include his mother, Ellen Gordon of Lincoln, RI; three sons, Ross Gordon of Wareham, Eric Gordon of FL, David Pope of England; his daughter, Kim Pope of England; two brothers, Stephen Gordon and his wife Judy of Cumberland, RI and Peter Gordon and his wife Alicia of San Diego, CA; his former wife, Eileen Gordon of Plymouth and several grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Tues., Oct. 25th at the Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne.

Donations in his memory may be made to Community VNA Hospice Care, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703. Arrangements by Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Wareham. For online guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.