Thomas A. Jordan, 79, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on May 8, 2026.

Tom was born on June 8, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Rowland L. and Anne (Lazarski) Jordan. He attended Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield, Connecticut, graduating in 1964. He continued his education at Syracuse University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and later went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Education in 1970.

During his graduate studies, Tom served as a Residence Hall Director at Syracuse University from 1969 to 1971. He went on to become Assistant Dean of Students at SUNY Morrisville in New York, a position he held from 1971 to 1976. He later worked as a housing manager at Virginia Tech from 1976 to 1981, followed by work as an assistant plant engineer from 1981 to 1983. From 1983 to 1995, Tom served as purchasing manager at Weatherend Estate Furniture.

Tom had a lifelong love of history and reading. He was deeply involved with the Waldoboro Historical Society, where he served as both president and treasurer. He was also a King Lion and dedicated member of the Waldoboro Lions Club.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, Rowland and Anne Jordan.

He is survived by his brother, David Jordan of Wilmington, North Carolina; and his good friend, Paul Gagnon of Walpole.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Brookland Cemetery, Friendship Road, Waldoboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Tom’s name to the Waldoboro Historical Society, P.O. Box 110, Waldoboro, ME 04572.

Arrangements are under the care of Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To extend online condolences, visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com.