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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