MARK H. “HAMMY” JORDAN

Mark Highley “Hammy” Jordan, a lifelong resident of Woburn, passed away at the Lahey Clinic after a brief illness, Friday, August 25th, 2023. Mark was sixty-three years of age. Beloved son of the late Nancy (Highley) and Richard P. Jordan. Devoted brother of Richard P. Jordan Jr. and his wife Melanie of Roslindale, Virginia McLean and her husband John of Woburn, Hope Peterson and her husband Victor of Raymond, ME. Adored uncle of Allison, Brendan, Emily and Heidi and her husband Christian. Loving great-uncle of Amaya, Caly, and CJ.

Born in Medford, Mark was raised and educated in the Woburn Public Schools. Beginning at the Reeves, followed by the Joyce Middle School, Mark graduated from Woburn Memorial High School in the Class of 1978. When Mark was growing up, he was very active in all of the Woburn Youth Sports Programs. Throughout his high school years, he particularly enjoyed playing hockey!

While growing up, Mark vacationed with his family in Brewster. Each and every summer, family and friends would gather at the family cottage and have fun days at the beach, swimming and boating, and end the days with clambakes or cookouts. When he got older, he went to Old Orchard Beach in Maine, where he and friends spent many weekends.

Mark retired as a Lineman from the Railroad after twenty-five years. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Post 101, in Woburn, MA, where he had many friends and colleagues.

Mark was an avid Boston sports fan to say the least! He followed the Patriots, Bruins, and Red Sox and attended many of their games. If he wasn’t there in person, he was watching it on TV with friends.

Mark enjoyed traveling throughout the years. A few of his favorite places were: Maine, the Cape, Las Vegas, Aruba, and Florida. Mark always enjoyed music, in particular the “Grateful Dead.” He loved their music and attended many of their concerts. Mark considered himself a “Deadhead”.

Mark was truly a terrific person who thoroughly enjoyed people! There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for anyone he knew. He believed that it was better to give than to receive. He was a friend to all and his very kind, generous and friendly disposition will long be remembered by those who had the pleasure of sharing their lives with Mark.

Calling hours will be held to honor Mark on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 9-11AM at Lynch, Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main St., Woburn, MA. Immediately thereafter, relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service at Woodbrook Cemetery, 100 Salem Street, Woburn. The family has asked if you wish remembrances, they can be made to Woburn Youth Hockey Association, 55 Locust Street, Woburn, MA 01801.