BELMONT – Cecil Jordan, 85, of 12 Cherry Street, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of failing health.
He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Milton and Minnie (Miesner) Jordan. He worked in coal mines in Canada before joining the Canadian Army and Air Force. Cecil worked as a truck driver and most recently as a machinist for such companies as Scott & Williams and Lewis & Saunders, retiring in the 1990’s. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gilford where he sang in the choir for 40 years. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved the Boston Bruins.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Trudy (Fowler) Jordan of Belmont, two daughters; Wendy Lindsey of Belmont and Joanne Benoit and her husband Mark of Meredith, two grandchildren; Heidi Kimball of Gilmanton and Sean Kimball of Manchester and one great granddaughter, Emily Roberts of Gilmanton. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son in law, James Lindsey in 2006.
Calling hours will be held from 5PM to 6PM on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way (Rt 11A),Gilford. Funeral services will follow at the church at 6PM with Rev. Dr. Victoria Wood Parrish, Pastor, officiating. Burial services will be private.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.