Nicholas Nick Gordon Dorrington

Durham – Nicholas Gordon Dorrington, 32, of Durham, died Tuesday June 25, 2013 at his parents’ home in Freeport. He was born On October 20, 1980, at Bittburg Air Force Base in Germany, the son of Joyce A. and John E. Dorrington. Nick graduated from Freeport High School, Class of 1999, and attended Central Maine Community College majoring in automotive trades. He worked mostly for the Lee Auto Group and was currently with Lee Nissan.

Nick was a VW enthusiast, enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was working on cars, working in the yard, four-wheeling, hunting or attending car shows. For Nick, if it had an engine, he loved it. He was witty with a wicked sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Dorrington of Durham his mother Joyce of Freeport; his half-brother John E. Dorrington, Jr. And his wife Janet of Lubbock, TX; his brother J. Arthur Dorrington and his wife Ashlea of Fort Hood, TX; his nephew Layne; as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by both maternal and paternal grandparents; his uncles Howard Dorr and Harold Dorrington; his aunt Josie Dorrington and his father John E. Dorrington.

A graveside service will be held on Friday July 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Burr Cemetery, 56 Durham Road, Freeport, ME. A reception will follow at the AMVETS Hall, Route 136, Durham, ME. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share condolences, memories and tributes with Nick’s family.

For those who wish, please consider making a donation in Nick’s memory to: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 1-888-333-AFSP(2377) www.afsp.org