Ronald Gorton, 86, passed away on February 6, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1932 in Hemsworth, Urban District, a small town on the edge of West Yorkshire, England. He was the son of late Robert and Eleanor Gorton. His children include Mark, Simon, Carolyn, Nicholas and Jackie; three grandchildren Thomas, Kyle and Samantha; two great-grandchildren Mathew and Aurora. He retired from NASA where he worked for over 15 years as an Electronic Engineer. He resided in Hampton, Virginia.