Jordan, Edward F. of Dover and Edgartown, MA. died peacefully on May 6, 2020 in Natick, MA at the age of 92 after a heroic battle with declining health.
Ed is survived by 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Son Steven (Katie) of Edgartown, MA. and their children Collette, Philip, Jennifer, and Steven Jr. Daughter Joleen (Will) of Franklin, MA. and their children Bill, Taylor, Matt and Jody. Daughter Kimberly (Ken) of Naples, Fl. and children Jim and Amy. Son Edward P. (Missy) of Dover, MA. and their children Brian and Brooks. In addition, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Dorothy (Bob) Huff of Cape Elizabeth, ME. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime companion Marleen Green of Brookline, MA. He is pre-deceased by his parents Philip and Nelly, oldest son Philip, son-in-law James Urquhart and loving wife of 37 years Collette.
Ed was born December 6, 1927 in Boston MA. He attended high school in Portland ME, served in WWII where he was injured in the line of duty, graduated from Gorham State Teachers College (University of Maine) and then joined New York Life Insurance Company where he had a distinguished 33 year career. Ultimately becoming the Manager Partner of the Boston (Bay Colony) office and developing that into the number one New York Life office in the country. During his career, he developed many lifelong friendships and helped numerous individuals share success within the insurance industry while providing financial protection to countless families. In 1967, after many company transfers, he settled in Dover, MA. calling it home and where he made many additional friends. At the time of his passing, he was the oldest active member of The Dover American Legion and scheduled to be Dover’s 2020 Grand Marshall in the Memorial Day Celebration.
Despite his professional success and accomplishments, Ed was—above ALL—a man who loved and cherished his family. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was a thoughtful friend, dedicated brother, and tough but super caring human and father. He loved nothing more than cooking holiday meals, hosting events, hunting in Maine, gardening, fishing, clamming, reading, telling jokes, dining out with friends, Westerns movies, Caribbean travel and caring for his beloved homes and Dobermans most of which, for simplicity, he named Toby.
A family Catholic graveside service will be held on May 9th, 2020 at Highland Cemetery Dover, MA at 12 Noon. Due to the coronavirus, a celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dover American Legion (Edward F. Jordan donation), 32 Dedham St. Dover, MA. 02030 or at www.doverlegion.org. Funds will support Veterans and the Community. The family would like to express their gratitude to the healthcare team at Mary-Ann Morse. In addition, they would also like to thank Leonard Morse Hospital and Martha’s Vineyard Hospital for their outstanding care over the past 52 years as well as the Dover Community, including but not limited to: Dover Police, Fire, Highway and Council on Aging all who helped Ed on multiple occasions.