Francis Jay Gorton, 84, of Chamberlain Avenue, Bradford, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born June 24, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Clifford and Phyllis (Harrington) Gorton. He was a 1959 graduate of Bradford High School.
After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed in Germany and Turkey, and was honorably discharged in 1964.
On May 29, 1965, in the East End Presbyterian Church, he married Judith D. (Johnson) Gorton who preceded him in death on February 2, 2020.
Jay was employed by the local Carpenters Union and he retired in 1991.
Jay enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He also enjoyed fishing on his boat with his best friend Carl. He enjoyed spending time at the family camp in Cherry Springs, PA and enjoyed woodworking, and gardening. He was a former member of the East End Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two sons, Dennis (the late Cindy) Gorton, of Duboistown, and Jeffrey (Kathy Eddy) Gorton, of Watsontown, five grandchildren, Anthony, Hailey, Orin, Ethan, Gavin, and two great grandchildren, Remi and Brooks, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judy of 54 years, and his brother, James Gorton of Hooksett, NH.
He missed his wife dearly, and it gives the family comfort to know they are together again.
Family will receive friends on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 4pm to 7pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 am with Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired Presbyterian Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com