CAMDEN — Gordon P. Wotton, 90, passed away on Feb. 15, 2017, at Windward Gardens in Camden, following a period of declining health. Born in Rockland on May 12, 1926, he was the son of Ira and Hattie Ryder Wotton.

A World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, he served from 1944 to 1946 and saw action in the Pacific Theater on the U.S.S. Osage.

Returning to civilian life, he worked at the Courier Gazette, as a Knox County Sherriff's deputy, a Vinalhaven constable, a taxi driver on Vinalhaven and as an able bodied seaman on both North Haven and Vinalhaven ferry. He retired in 1989 from the Maine State Ferry Service.

Gordon served for several years on the Board of Selectman in Vinalhaven, including time as the chairman. He belonged to the Grand Lodge of Maine, Moses Webster Lodge of Masons #145, Woodcock-Cassie-Coombs American Legion Post No. 18 and the Vinalhaven Lions Club.

Predeceased by his wife, Patsy B. Wotton; and two sons, Robert Wotton and Marc Bradley; he is survived by his daughter, Lorinda Bradley-Lewis and her husband, Michael, of Severna Park, Md.; his son, Alan Wotton of Texas; his grandsons, Thad Bradley-Lewis and his wife, Lucia Schaefer, and Evan Bradley-Lewis; his granddaughter, Megan Wotton; and his great-granddaughter, Camden Wotton; as well as special friend, Norma Philbrook of Owls Head.

A graveside service, at Sterling Cemetery in Warren, will be announced in the spring.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Woodcock-Cassie-Coombs Post 18, 64 W. Main St., Vinalhaven, ME 04863 (on the check please note “For Vinalhaven Veterans Memorial”) or to MaineHealth Care at Home, 15 Industrial Park, Saco, ME 04072.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.