Jean Gordon

Jean Gordon, 98 of Schenectady passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Gordon and Nellie Wood.

She was a teacher for the Schenectady City School District teaching mostly at Hamilton School retiring in 1981. Jean was the Bellevue Ward Leader for the City and County Democratic Party, Treasurer of Schenectady Federation of Teachers, Progressive Caucus Secretary of American Federation of Teachers. A member of the Schenectady Business and Professional Women’s Club and NYSUT RC12. In her early years Jean played organized basketball and softball.

Jean was predeceased by her mother and father, her brothers Robert and Hugh Gordon, her sisters Helen Stewart, Clara Reynolds, Jessie Adams, Margaret Algie, Thelma Livingston and Doris McMorris.

She is survived by one sister, Evelyn Viscusi who resides at The Schenectady Center. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Inurnment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Contributions can be made to SFT Scholarship Fund and mailed to SFT, 740 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 in Jean’s memory.