Robert E. Jordan

Auburn- Robert E. Jordan 80, of Auburn died Monday February 25, 2013 at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Littleton, NH on September 30, 1932 the son of Robert E. and Marion (Ouellette) Jordan. He was educated in Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School class of 1950. He also participated in Various correspondence courses at Michigan State, as well as a summer course at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg, PA. He was a graduate of The Dale Carnegie Sales Course. Robert married the love of his life Arlene "Bobby" Westleigh on June 1, 1951, and together they started raising their four children. He worked for 15 years in the printing Industry, at Twin City Printery, Hoods Mailing & Printing, and Graphics Illustrated in Florida, he then went on to work as director of sales at Sanborn's Motor Express for 20 years, after he retired in 1988 he started working at Mardens as a manager until 1997. Robert was a member The Auburn Methodist Church for over 60 years, serving in various capacities, including Chairman of Official Board, Pastoral Relations, building Committee and Choir. He was also a member of Tranquil Lodge # 29 for over 50 Years. Robert was an avid sports guy playing semi pro baseball and basketball for Bates manufacturing teams in the early 1950's. He also enjoyed playing golf, he was a longtime member of Martindale Country Club, where he served on The Board of Directors and won the Club Championship in 1971. He was also now a member of Foxridge Golf Club. He was inducted into The Lewiston & Auburn Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. In his later years he was introduced to Bass Fishing and this became a favorite past time for him. He is survived by his two daughters Cheryl Pelletier and husband Robert of Auburn, and Julie Gagne and her husband Richard of Auburn, two sons Steven Jordan and his wife Diane of Minot, and Timothy Jordan and wife Susan of Turner, four granddaughters Heather Benoit, Robin Allen and husband Andrew, Mary Jane Pelletier and Martina Donnell and husband Scott, four grandsons R. Eric Jordan and wife Kelly. N. Curtis Jordan, Brett Jordan and Colton Jordan, six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Arlene "Bobby" Jordan and his parents Robert Jordan and Marion Robinson. Robert's family would like to send a very special thank you to Dr. Austin and the entire staff at The Hospice House, for their exceptional and compassionate care given to them and Robert in his final days. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Robert's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Fortin Auburn Wednesday 6-8 PM and on Thursday 10-11 AM. Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM at the funeral home. Committal will be held in the spring at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, Maine 04240.