Emerson John Jordan

Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on December 27, 2009, Mr. Emerson John Jordan, husband of Mrs. Edith (Stevens) Jordan of Second Falls NB. Born at Bonny River NB on March 23, 1941, he was a son of the late Percy and Eunice (Goodrich) Jordan. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife, Edith, he is survived by one son, Terry Jordan (Madeline Hanley) of Second Falls NB, three daughters; Tania Jordan (Henry Sargefield) of Back Bay NB, Brenda-Lea (James) Montgomery of Devon AB and Crystal Lefaut(Shawn Roles) of Napanee ON, 4.5 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters; Clara (Charles) Chambers and Alice (David) Baldwin both of Second Falls, one uncle; Aldon Goodrich, one aunt; Rhoda Carson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Prior to his retirement, Emerson was a carpenter by trade who worked at many job sites, including the construction of Point Lepreau. He served a brief time in the Army as a Peacekeeper with his old friend, Freddy the Horse Thief. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and guide with his best buddies, Russ, Buster, Hughie, Igor and Vanna, and with his good friends of Lee Settlement Farm who made their home feel like a second home to Emerson and of course, his best pal Buddy. Emerson was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #40 in St. George NB.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB from where the service will be held from The Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. Reg Ward officiating. Visiting at the funeral home will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In Emerson’s memory, donations to the Second Falls Baptist Church, or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.