Ellen P. Jordan

December 31, 1924 - April 24, 2017

NORTH STRATFORD— Ellen P. Jordan, 92, of North Stratford, passed away early Monday morning, April 24, 2017, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in W. Stewartstown surrounded by members of her loving family. She was born at home in Lyme, NH, on Dec. 31, 1924, a daughter to the late Harris A. and Inez (Clark) Pushee. She graduated from Hanover High School and later Plymouth State College with a teaching degree. She taught school in Franconia before marrying Frederick Jordan. She later taught school in the Stratford public schools for several years. She later worked for many years at Manchester Manufacturing in Colebrook, and spent much time in later years doing child care which she loved dearly. Ellen was a kind, giving individual and was admired by all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a fabulous cook, especially remembered for her donuts, pies, cookies, and baked beans. She was a member of the service league at the 1st Baptist Church in North Stratford and a long-time member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion post in North Stratford. Ellen is survived by her three children, Frederick Jordan and his wife Paula of Loudon, NH, Mary Boudle and husband Sam of Bloomfield, Vt., and Muriel McCormick and husband Donald of Elmore, Vt.; eight grandchildren and 12 great-greatchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Frederick Jordan in 1993; two brothers, Harris and Albert Pushee; and a sister, Pauline Pushee. There are no public calling hours. A memorial service for both Ellen and Julia Ball will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at the 1st Baptist Church in No. Stratford. Interment will be at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Jordan may be made to the 1st Baptist Church, P.O. Box 28, No. Stratford, NH 03590. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.