CHESTER – Barbara Rene_ Jordan, 50, died unexpectedly April 13, 2004, at a Lincoln hospital. Born Sept. 16, 1953, in Lincoln, she was the daughter of Norman Jordan, Beulah (Scott) Hockridge, and the late Russell Hockridge. Barbara held various jobs throughout her lifetime. Most recently, she ran her own business called “Down To It,” a personal organizer, in the Brunswick/Topsham area where she lived and had many close friends. Recently Barb moved back to the Lincoln area to be closer to her family. A 1971 graduate of Mattanawcook Academy, Barbara was an outstanding athlete and was loved by all. She loved nature, the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and taking pictures of wildlife. She is survived by her mother, Beulah Hockridge; her father, Norman Jordan; her brothers, Scott Jordan, Ronnie Jordan and Linda, Mark Hockridge and Jayne, Lee Hockridge and Cindy, Stu Hockridge and Cindy, Brian Hockridge and Kathy, Bruce Hockridge and Kim; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends, and a very special cousin, Glen Dickinson and his wife, Roberta. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Russell Hockridge; and her best friend, Grammie Scott. Barbara is an organ donor and wishes to be cremated, with no wake or memorial services. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate the life of Barbara will be arranged at a later date. Those who wish may send gifts in Barbara’s memory to either Coastal Humane Society, Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011, or Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsand Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105. Arrangements through Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, ME 04457. For online register, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.


