Nancy Elizabeth Jordan

Nancy was born on August 4, 1959 to Norma and Kenneth Grover. She spent the first few years of her life in New Gloucester before moving to Readfield, where she graduated from Maranacook Community High School in 1978.

As a young child, Nancy was quiet and timid, but her family fondly recalls that she made up for it over the years, becoming known as “the life of the party” and a social butterfly. Her mother Norma describes Nancy as, “a pretty little girl that grew into a handsome woman,” while her sister lovingly teases that, “she was also the reason why mom’s hair went white.” Nancy enjoyed her teenage years hanging out by the lake with friends and listening to “dock songs.” She was a source of joy to all who knew her.

Nancy moved to Freeport in her early 20s and started a job at L.L. Bean, where she met future husband Stewart. Nancy and Stewart had an unlikely love – a quiet, studious man with an outgoing, free-spirited woman – proof that opposites do attract. The two were married in 1982, and, together, they bought property and built their home in North Yarmouth with help from Nancy’s father Kenneth and their families.

Nancy and Stewart raised their son Andrew and daughter Nicole in a home full of love. Nancy excelled as a mother to her children, encouraging fun and adventure while also teaching values of respect and care for others. She made sure her kids always knew she was proud of them, celebrating successes and showing compassion during setbacks. Nancy brought these same gifts to building her community, opening her home for her famous “coffees,” which helped many other mothers and their children forge new friendships.

Nancy developed a love for Camden and Midcoast Maine in her adulthood, noting that it was one of the few places where the sea, lakes, and mountains could all be enjoyed together. Nancy shared her love of the Mid coast’s natural beauty as an assistant guide on kayaking tours for senior citizens. She was often spotted around town with her blue kayak strapped to the roof of her minivan. Nancy also worked in catering for years, where her warmth and sociability made her shine. Beyond work and raising a family, Nancy was an avid tennis player. She developed lively friendships on her local tennis team and played hours of tennis with her son and anyone she could convince to pick up a racket.

Above all, Nancy was known for her heart and for the unconditional love she gave to all around her. Many remember Nancy for her ability to bring people together, for her care for those she loved and even those she barely knew, and for her vivacious spirit. Even after her 2012 brain aneurysm, and subsequent stroke, Nancy’s loving spirit, humor, and care for others continued to radiate from her and were felt by all around her. The last 12 years of Nancy’s life are a testament to the power of her spirit and her unassuming strength.

Nancy is predeceased by her father Kenneth, father-in-law Arthur, and mother-in-law Lucille. She is survived by her husband Stewart; son Andrew; daughter Nicole; daughters-in-law Samantha and Mary Catherine; grandsons Calvin and Jameson; mother Norma; siblings David, Christine, Mark, Kathy, and Steven, and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Saturday September 14, 2024 from 10AM to 11AM where a Celebration of Life will follow at 11AM at Lindquist Funeral Home 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. Interment will be private at Grove Cemetery Freeport.

In lieu of flowers, the family have requested that contributions be made to "The Eric Brazier Memorial Fund” at River Ridge Center - In memory of Nancy Jordan. Mail to: River Ridge Center 3 Brazier Ln Kennebunk, ME 04043, where Nancy lived and received care for the past 12 years of her life.