Mark Jordan
Mark S. Jordan, 58, of Boston, suddenly on June 19, 2016. He was a registered nurse and a friend of Bill’s. He was the devoted father of Jody Borden and her fiancé Alex Ferguson; beloved son of Frances and Bruce Haelsen of Cranston RI and Ray and Kris Jordan of Dorchester, MA; dear brother of 8 siblings; and loved uncle to many nieces and nephews; and loved nephew and cousin to several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral mass will be held at 10am July 1 at Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston, RI. Refreshments will follow. As an Air Force veteran, burial will be at a later date in Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, RI with military honors.
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Dear Fran, Bill and I are so very sorry for the loss of your son. Know that we will keep him and your entire family in our prayers through the difficult day ahead.
Rose and Bill Angell
My sincere condolences to Mark’s family. He was a big part of many peoples’ success, as well as his own. In striving to reach out to others, he enriched his community and himself.
My condolences to all – I knew Mark when I lived and worked in Cambridge. He was a tremendous help to those he met as a nurse and as a fellow traveller. Sending prayers and gratitude.
My concolences. Mark was a friendly and kind man. I was better for having known him, as were many others.
My deepest condolences on your loss. I will always remember Mark as a kind and thoughtful person and a loving dad. Whenever he saw me (and my mustache), Mark would imitate Borat, “King of the castle!” May Mark’s family and loved ones be happy, peaceful and free.
Mark was a very generous and intelligent and humorous person who always knew the right thing to say. I have known him for 11 years and will miss him. My deep sympathy to his family and friends for their loss.
I’m terribly sorry for your loss, or rather, our loss. Mark was a genuine soul with the kindest of hearts. He will be dearly missed. Mark and yourselves are at the center of my prayers. God bless.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. I have known him for many years. He was a good man, who walked the path with many of us and who in the face of his many concerns and health challenges was a power of example. To Jody, to you his parents and his brothers and sisters my condolences on this loss. May you be comforted by fond memory and sustained and guided by Grace. May Mark rest in peace. He will be sorely missed.
My condolences and thoughts in Prayer to all of the Jordan Family. Mark was a special person who would light up the room as has been said ! His smile and generous heart will be missed . Many prayers in your time of remembrance and sorrow.
My memories of Mark are as a thoughtful and kind man. He had a great smile and was always welcoming.
My condolences. Mark was such a power of example. He was always helping others out. In my thoughts and prayers. Liz Egan
My thoughts and prayers are with Mark’s family. He was a great guy who could light up a room and make everyone smile. I’ll always keep the seat in the front on the right for him in my heart.
I always treasured Mark’s advice. He had a heart of gold and a great sense of humor He also left a legacy in Brookline.
Mark was a great man.
Very big loss to our community ~ Mark was a very kind and generous soul
I’m sorry for your loss mark was a very nice guy
It was a shock to get this news. I had seen and spoken to Mark just a few months ago. I have been blessed to know Mark for twenty years. He always lightened my heart and put a smile on my face whenever I interacted with him. He was truly a gentle giant. He has left me with many fond memories. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of his family for your loss. God Bless you Mark “The River”. May you rest in Peace my friend.
Mark had a big heart and a generous soul. He was a constant seeker on the spiritual path who shared his enlightenment with others. He helped many who were struggling with life’s obstacles. May he rest in peace and find his reward hereafter.
Mark was always kind to me and was one of the first people I met about 20 years ago. He was a good friend when I was 1st battling my own demons. He was a gentle soul and will certainly be missed by many.
I was so sad to hear this news, he was a kind, funny man that used to share a song, Monty Python quotes and christian message with me. I’ll never forget him
Will miss you but I will always remember the good times over the last 20 years.
I’m stunned and heartbroken. Mark was a close friend for many years when I lived in Boston. He had a big heart and a great sense of humor. Love and condolences to his family. The world is a little colder without him.
Mark played a role in the community both in Cambridge and, especially, the Boston and Brookline areas. I am so very sorry for the loss to his daughter and his family. May he rest in peace.
I am sorry to hear about Mark’s death. He was very funny and a loyal friend.
I met Mark about 19 years ago. He was always, as so many have said, generous, funny, kind, with a big and beautiful heart. I am so shocked to hear if his passing & pray now for his family and for his friends who held him so dear.
So shocked and sad to hear of my dear friend Mark “the nurse” passing on. I will miss his great humor, huge smile and even bigger heart! I will miss a true friend. A friend that no matter what was the problem or trouble I could always talk to to find calm and comfort. My deepest condolences to Marks daughter, sibblings, and parents. Although Mark struggled and encounted many challenges in his life, and in the end may not have had the material prizes that so much of society considers the trophies of a succesful life. Mark had what so many never find or are even aware of, he had a kind, compassionate, accepting, loving, humorous soul. He had a tremendous amount of friends that loved him and that will miss him greatly! In the end what more can a man ask when determining if his life was a success. I will miss you Mark!
Big Mark, with a big heart, you played a big part when it came time for me to start. We didn’t always see eye to eye, for a short period of time I think we actually bugged each other, but that of course was because we recognized we were so much alike. Finally laid down our personalities and picked up the principles, the principles as outlined in the literature. And from that day on everything was fine between us. I’m shocked, and I feel so bad for all the people who knew better, and you knew you longer than I did. You were a big part of who we are and you are already missed! May the Lord of the star fields take you into the distant sunlight of a faraway world and lay you down admist dreams of silver angels and the gentle angels of our better nature. There will come a time when we will need to follow your footsteps, and I have no doubt that they will be there, providing a well lit pathway. God bless you!
Big Mark, with a big heart, you played a big part when it came time for me to start. We didn’t always see eye to eye, for a short period of time I think we actually bugged each other, but that of course was because we recognized we were so much alike. Finally laid down our personalities and picked up the principles, the principles as outlined in the literature. And from that day on everything was fine between us. I’m shocked, and I feel so bad for all the people who knew you better, and who knew you longer than I did. You were a big part of who we are and you are already missed! May the Lord of the star fields take you into the distant sunlight of a faraway world and lay you down admist beams of silver light and the gentle angels of our better nature.
There will come a time when we will need to follow your footsteps, and I have no doubt that they will be there, providing a well lit pathway. God bless you!
Mark,
You brought such joy and laughter to me and lifted me up and helped me deal with some dificult situations. Mostly, I will miss making faces at one another like two mimes during meetings. You were like a brother to me. I already miss you and pray that as you transcend this life and transition to the next that you will let the angels accompany you:) and help you. You were such a helper to so many of us here on earth. I am sure you and God are joyously smiling and dancing together. You’ve done well bro. Really well. I hear you say don’t sweat the small stuff! But it’s all small stuff! Condolences to your family and loved ones. I will try to pass on the joy. Your friend always, in heaven and earth, Jessica
Rest in peace cousin Mark. Say hi to Nana and Grampa for me.
Mark, you always went out of your way to welcome me into the fold in Somerville on Friday nights. In a world filled filled with sadness and doubt you were able to rise above it all with a darn smile that came natural. It is sad to see you go. May the lord bless your soul.
Mark Jordan was laid to rest Monday 7/18/1016 at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown RI