ELLEN P. JORDAN

NORTH STRATFORD— Ellen P. Jordan, 92, of North Stratford, passed away early Monday morning, April 24, 2017, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in W. Stewartstown surrounded by members of her loving family.

She was born at home in Lyme 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, 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 Jordan may be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 28, No. Stratford, NH 03590.

Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www. jenkinsnewman. com.

Theodore Paul Clukay

THEODORE PAUL CLUKAY

JEFFERSON – Theodore Paul Clukay, 82, died on April 21 at the Coos County Nursing Hospital after a long five year battle with Parkinsons and Lewy Body dementia.

Ted was born on March 23, 1935, in Lancaster, to Hilda Nevers of Jefferson. He was raised and“ spoiled” on the Nevers family farm and attended the Jefferson Schools. He married Barbara Page in 1953. They had three sons and moved to New York where he worked on several farms as a herdsman. After obtaining a degree in Blacksmithing and Farriering from Cornell University he worked private duty and on the horseracing circuit.

In 1970 he and his family moved back to Jefferson and purchased the Elkins Sugar House. They ran it as the Water Wheel Sugar House and Restaurant into the late‘ 90s. Ted and his son Craig operated T & C Logging for over 20 years until Ted’ s retirement.

Ted achieved quite a lot on his“ Bucket List.” He traveled across America, into Canada, sailed to St. Thomas and visited Scotland. Ted loved to spend time hunting, fishing and dancing to the“ Mule Skinner Blues.” He was a town selectman for several years.

Surviving family members include his sons Bruce Clukay of Windermere, Florida, Craig Clukay of Jefferson; granddaughters Lindsay Annicchiarico, Carrie Hopps; grandsons Chris and Ian Clukay; four great-grandchildren; special nephews and nieces and two best friends, Bruce Cairns and Paul Thurston. Ted was predeceased by his wife Barbara; son Ted, Jr.; and sisters Lois Kenison Hicks, Pat Hicks, and Betty Gainer.

Visiting hours were held Tuesday evening, April 25, from 6-8 p. m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service was held Wednesday morning at 11 a. m. at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Jefferson.

Donations may be made in his memory to The Nevers Scholarship Fund, White Mountain

Lorraine Kenner

LORRAINE KENNER

LANCASTER – Lorraine Kenner, 76, of the McKee Inn, died at her home on Friday morning, April 21, 2017, after a long illness.

Lorraine was born in Berlin on Jan. 26, 1941 the daughter of Harold and Marion( Dion) Bouchard. She was raised in Berlin later moving to Colebrook at age 16. She worked for a time at the West Stewartstown Hospital. She also resided in Massachusetts and Michigan before returning to the North Country in 1996. For six years she was employed at Ames Department Store in Northumberland. Lorraine was also a dedicated community volunteer devoting her time to Country Village Genesis Eldercare and Colonel Town Recreation.

Surviving family members include two sons, William James Cox of Jamaica Plain, Mass., Bernard Edward Kenner of Greenwood, In.; three grandchildren, Lea, Brett, Cody; her longtime partner David Newton of Groveton; a brother Paul Leo Bouchard of Groveton; two sisters, Doris Ford and Louise Turgeon of West Roxbury, Mass.; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held Monday evening, April 24, from 6-8 p. m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service was held Tuesday morning at 11 a. m. at the Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Rev-

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