It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden
passing of Laurie Byron Jordan, July 10, 2020 at his home in Upper
Kingsclear, NB. Laurie was born Nov 14, 1950 in Fredericton, NB to
Christine (Kilburn) and Frederic Jordan.
Laurie is survived by his devoted wife, Twilla Reagon; his
two beautiful daughters, Patty (Adrian Davidse) Jordan of Oakville,
Ontario and Heather (Andrew) Keats of Fredericton, NB; five amazing
grandchildren who filled his life with joy in so many ways, Alexander
Jordan, Aidan Davidse, William, Emily and Jack Keats; his loving
sister, Anne (Wendell) McLaughlin of Mazerolle Settlement, NB; his
beloved companion pets, Buddy and Murray; several nieces and nephews;
and many in-laws who will miss him dearly.
Laurie is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Dale
and Gary.
Laurie was a man of many talents and passions. He worked at
jobs in the woods and on farms from a young age and eventually
followed his dream of becoming a peace officer, working for the NB
Sheriff’s Department, Woodstock Town Police and most proudly
serving on the Fredericton Police Force for 11 years. Laurie was a
singer and musician, performing in a number of country music groups
until establishing his own band, The Silver Dollar Express, popular in
the 1980s in the area country music clubs. Upon leaving Fredericton
City Police, Laurie established a general contracting business and he
worked as a contractor until his gradual retirement in
2015-16.
Over the years, Laurie served his community in other ways
through volunteering at his church, as a founding member, president
and past-president of the York County West ATV Club and the
KingsclearKilburnCommunityCemetery board. He has worked tirelessly to
restore and maintain the cemetery since 2000 and took immense pride in
that work.
Laurie was an avid and talented gardener, growing flowers,
vegetables and most recently his own tobacco. He was a talented
carpenter and woodworker creating furniture and rebuilding and
refinishing antique pieces. In earlier years, Laurie loved to fish and
to hunt but in more recent years, he preferred to just watch wildlife.
He loved animals and they instinctively loved him for his kind heart
and gentle nature.
Laurie enjoyed camping and had many cherished memories of
taking Patty and Heather on camping adventures in New Hampshire and
more recently of several seasons at Heritage Country Camping and trips
to the White Mountains with Twilla and friends. Although those who
knew him would say that he was a homebody, he enjoyed several trips to
the Dominican Republic with friends and family.
Laurie leaves behind a number of friends who he also
considered brothers: his best friend Jimmy, as well as Max, Gerald,
Bernie and Real who have been constant in their friendship, love and
support through thick and thin.
Laurie was a bright light in a dark world, a beautiful and
kind heart to those who needed help. He was a soft touch with children
and animals, a generous soul who gave all he had to his community, his
family and friends. He had lifelong struggles which he only spoke
openly about in recent years, hoping that his struggles might
encourage others to seek the help that he did not. He left the world
knowing that he was loved and all of us who loved him are better
people for having known him and for having seen his bright light shine
in the darkness. He would hope that we all try to be a light for
others, as he was for us.
Bishop’s Funeral Home have been entrusted with the
arrangements. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the funeral service will be
limited to an invited number of people, however it will be streamed
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Laurie Byron Jordan 19502020..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick