Gordon R. Pow

BELGRADE – Gordon R. Pow, “Moe” and “Bumpa,” 80, passed on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Alfond Center for Health with his family by his side. He was born in Manchester, N.H., on June 8, 1944. A son of the late Bruce and Fredrica (Burnham) Pow grew up in a family of five siblings.

Gordon was a graduate of West High School in Manchester, N.H. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from N.H. College while he worked many part time jobs and was quite the pool shark to pay for school.

Gordon started in banking at Depositors Trust Company in Augusta which became Key Bank where he was the Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. Later he worked for DeLorme Mapping and retired from Penobscot McCrum as a financial consultant.

Gordon was a member of the Augusta Country Club, Kennebec Chamber of Commerce, and participated in many other boards in the Augusta area, including the Board of Directors for Maine General.

He was pre-deceased by a brother, Clifton and sister, Pamela.

Gordon is survived by his wife and best friend, Patricia Callahan Pow of Belgrade, two daughters, Allyson Pow and partner Dean Northup of Oakland, and Kathryn Damren and her husband Scott of North Belgrade, a brother Stanford “Buddy” Pow of Bedford N.H., sister Janet Seiler of Florida, and Andrea Conway of Bedford, N.H. A grandson Kaleb Moore, his second-best friend and partner in crime, and his partner Lea Violette, as well as 13 nieces and nephews.

Gordon hosted the best family reunions known as the “Ka-Pows,” had a love for his family that was foremost in everything he did. He enjoyed playing golf, watching the Boston Celtics, and being with his friends far and near. Gordon loved being on the water and fishing with his girls and grandson. Nantucket Island was a place with many childhood memories and visited often throughout the years.

Gordon took immense pride in his home and property, where he loved to mow the lawn and drive his John Deere tractor. There were many celebrations held for friends and family at his home.

A gathering will be held at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester, on March 23, 2025, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., where condolences, stories and photos may be shared.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME, 04330.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Belgrade Fire and Rescue Association PO Box 404, Belgrade ME, 04917.