Jack A. Gorton, 85, of Sangerfield, fondly known as the "Mayor of Sangerfield" passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born June 26, 1925, in Utica, the son of the late William R. and Violet Peeling Gorton and was a graduate of Waterville Central School. Jack proudly served in the infantry and motor pool with the US Army and fought in the Pacific during WW II. On July 7, 1946, in Utica, Jack married Beverly F. Handy. Jack was employed at the Waterville Knitting Mill as a knitter, worked as a Lincoln specialist at Cater Lincoln-Mercury and later worked for 33 years as a bus driver for the Waterville Central School District. Jack and Beverly also ran Gorton's Place in Sangerfield for 54 years. He was a trustee and current President of the Sangerfield Cemetery, and was a member of the Kelley-Phillips American Legion Post #569 and the VFW Post #9591. Jack loved to roller skate, water ski, surf sail, cross country ski, run, boat and snowmobile. He wanted his kids to learn it all. He also loved to ride his Harley, and could often be seen riding through town in his Dune Buggy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly; his daughter, Debra, her husband, Richard Simone of Marcy and their sons, Rick and Mason; his son, Jay, his wife, Darlene Gorton of Waterville, and their sons, Jaymes and Jayson; his son, Patrick, his wife, Jessica Gorton of Waterville, and his son, Sam; his other grandchildren, Mark Lewis and his daughter, Megan; and Michele DeCarr and her son, Kyle; and his brother, Bob Gorton of Whitesboro. Always close to his heart was the memory of his daughter, Sherry Gorton Lewis, who predeceased him in April of 1970. Jack was also predeceased by his sisters, Helen and Madelyn; and his brothers, Lewis, Fred and Mel. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 am at the First United Methodist Church of Waterville, with Pastor Genett Timlin officiating. Private interment with military honors will be in Waterville Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday evening from 4-7 at the Kloster-Northrop & Bentz Funeral Home, 210 E. Main St., Waterville. Members of the American Legion will meet Tuesday at 6 pm at the funeral home.