Robert "Bob" J. Gorman

Robert J. Gorman, “Bob”, age 89, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away on May 7, 2023. 

Bob was born on November 23, 1933, in Boston, MA; he was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Althea (Knowles) Gorman. 

Bob worked at UMass Boston as the director of buildings and grounds for many years.  He also was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed doing many projects for family and friends.

In his spare time, Bob took pride in his yard and loved to do yard work.  He also looked forward to his many trips to the casino.

Bob was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Murphy) Gorman, devoted father of Jeffrey Gorman & his wife April of Nashua, NH, Cathy Carita & her husband Alan of Raleigh, North Carolina, Sandy Gorman & her partner John Smith of Wilmington, and the late Robert J. Gorman, Jr., loving “Grampy” of Connor Gorman, Courtney & Chloe Carita, Robert J. Gorman, III, and the late Sydney & Samantha Carita.  Bob was very special to Karen McDonald & her husband Alan of Merrimac, MA, Billy Westgate of Melrose, Michael Westgate & his wife Carolyn of Somerville, Andrew & Kyle McDonald, Ally Westgate, and Shannon & Ryan Westgate.  Bob is also survived by his close friends Mickey & Judy DiCicco and Bill & Donna Baker, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for a Graveside Service at the Wildwood Cemetery, 233 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, on Saturday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements under the direction of Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com