Harold E. Gorton, age 79, of Griswold, CT, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Hartford Hospital.

He leaves his sister, Dorothy "Cookie" Kearney of Taftville; his longtime companion, Arlene C. Caisse of Plainfield; his step-son, Thomas Caisse and his wife Renee of Oxford, MA; 5 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren.

He was born in Norwich, CT, son of the late Harold R. and Mildred (Fredette) Gorton and lived in Norwich before moving to Griswold 30 years ago.  He was a currier for NAPA Auto Parts in Norwich for several years and was also a long time employee of the Norwich Bulletin.  He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10:00 am in North Cemetery, Oxford, MA. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Volunteer Services Fund for Pet Therapy, Hartford Hospital, Fund Development Department, 80 Seymour Street, P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT  06102-5037. Checks payable to Hartford Hospital.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.