Bruce was born on January 16 ^th , 1949 to Father Robert Gorham and Mother Mary Pierce, he was born In Boston, Massachusetts, Bruce had several brothers and sisters, Robert Gorham who predeceased him, Donald Gorham, David Gorham, Steven Gorham, Ceceila Russell & Jane Nickerson. Bruce was married to Denise Gorham, Father to Robert Hornbrook of Quincy, Massachusetts, Patrick David Gorham of Stoughton, Massachusetts, Jacqueline Patricia Gorham of Port Charlotte, FL and Stepdad to Leah Lopes of Stoughton Massachusetts and Robert Southworth of Londonderry, New Hampshire. Granddad to Aryanna & Andre Lopes, Jacob Southworth & Lucas Gorham, and Great Granddad to Zara Al-Halawani.

At the age of 18, Bruce joined the military and became a decorated marine who served in the Vietnam war 1967-1969. Bruce attended Boston University where he received his master's degree in education. Bruce then went onto working as a very successful salesman and then property owner until he moved his family to their beach house in Brant Rock, Massachusetts, where they resided for almost 20 years. Bruce retired and moved his family to Florida where he bought his house and convertible to enjoy his retirement in the warm weather.

Bruce had a full and interesting life and will be sorely missed by all the many people who knew him during his life. His love for his family always showed. His love of music will live on through his family.

No, you can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want But if you try sometime, you'll find You get what you need.

~The Rolling Stones

Bruce got everything he needed in life as did his family and friends who had the privilege to know and love him.

The Family would like to especially thank the amazing staff of Tidewell Hospice who were so attentive to his needs as well as the family's needs.

Bruce will be cremated, and his ashes will be scattered at some of his favorite places. A private celebration of Life will be had in the coming months.